Alisson Santos drops down at Sporting, loses spot to teammate | OneFootball

Geovany Quenda will be a starter for Sporting against Club Brugge, but not in his usual position. The young player has been chosen by Rui Borges to fill the gap left by Pote, who is injured, even managing to edge out Alisson Santos for this game.

Although the Brazilian was ahead in the match against Marinhense, the same is not expected to happen when we talk about the fifth round of the Champions League. One of the ten changes planned by Rui Borges for Sporting's next match includes the direct entry of the 'number 7'.

Geovany Quenda's good form is one of the obvious reasons for the Sporting coach's decision. In just 19 matches this season, the player has already surpassed the numbers from 2024/25 and his evolution in the green and white team continues to be noticeable.

A starter several times this season, the winger is preparing to take on a new role this time on the left side - although he is more commonly seen on the right. Alisson Santos is expected to remain on the bench, with Rui Borges likely only keeping Francisco Trincão in the starting eleven for Sporting against Club Brugge.

This season, wearing the Sporting jersey, Geovany Quenda - valued at 45 million euros - has participated in 18 matches for the lions. In 1,051 minutes on the field, the Club de Alvalade prodigy has already scored four goals and provided five assists.

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