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Eduardo Quaresma experienced physical difficulties in the match against Napoli, but is available for the home game against Braga. The inclusion of the player in Sporting’s starting eleven was one of the surprises introduced by Rui Borges, with Quaresma eventually being substituted in the 66th minute due to cramps.

The central defender is therefore among Rui Borges’ options for the next clash. The Lions, who were still training in Italy on Thursday, after the defeat to Napoli. On the other hand, Daniel Bragança and Nuno Santos, both recovering from long-term injuries, are the only absentees.

The pair are undergoing a recovery period after surgical interventions, the first having surgery on his right knee following a patellar tendon rupture, and is expected to return to competition at the end of this month, and the second due to a complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, set to play again only at the beginning of 2026.

The national champions will resume training next Saturday, October 4th, once again at the Alcochete Academy and behind closed doors, as usual. The pre-match press conference with coach Rui Borges is scheduled for 12:30 pm.

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