Faye hits out at Sporting, digs at Rui Borges: If I get more minutes... | OneFootball

Souleymane Faye admitted he is not satisfied with his playing time since arriving at Sporting in the winter transfer window, but said he is confident the situation could change over time. The 23-year-old Senegalese winger acknowledged the difficulties of settling into an already well-established team and pointed to the need to get more minutes in order to show his worth.

“I can’t say I’m satisfied as long as I’m not playing regularly. I know I can do better if I get more minutes,” Faye said in an interview with the Senegalese newspaper L’Observateur. The player, who was signed from Granada in January, also explained the context of his arrival. “The beginning was a bit difficult because I found the team already settled. So it was a little complicated to earn a place in the squad. But now, I’m gradually getting more playing time.”

The Senegal international also highlighted the experience of playing at the highest European level, stressing that featuring in the Champions League was a special moment. “I was lucky to join a club that plays in the Champions League. I’ve already played two matches. It’s a source of pride”, the winger acknowledged.

So far for Sporting, Souleymane Faye has made just 154 minutes across eight matches in all competitions, providing one assist in the Portuguese Cup. His difficulty in establishing himself has been linked to strong competition and adapting to a different competitive environment.

And he asked for patience in the integration process. “He arrived in January at a stage when the team is already settled, when there isn’t much time to train,” the coach said in the build-up to the match against Estrela da Amadora. “He’s a kid coming from a different environment, he will need time to adapt, and we have to be a bit patient”, he concluded.

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