Geovany Quenda’s return to Sporting delayed by Chelsea’s decision... | OneFootball

The reintegration of Geovany Quenda into Sporting's squad, initially scheduled for early March, is now expected to be postponed until the next international break. The decision results from an agreement among all parties involved - including Chelsea - who wish to avoid any risk in the final phase of the young creative's recovery.

The 18-year-old player suffered a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot at the end of November 2025, during the match against Estrela da Amadora. The surgical intervention was performed in London, already under Chelsea's supervision, a club that secured the signing of the Portuguese U21 international for the next season.

The Londoners agreed to pay around 50 million euros to Sporting's SAD for the player's rights, who signed a contract valid until 2032. Due to the sensitivity of the affected area and the long recovery period, Quenda lost some muscle mass over the past few months, something confirmed in the medical exams conducted before the final assessment.

Although he is fit to return to competition, Chelsea's understanding is that two additional weeks of specific work will allow them to deliver to Sporting a player in better condition for the decisive phase of the season. The goal is to ensure a complete recovery of an asset considered strategic by the English club, writes the newspaper Record, which intends to integrate the young winger in the next pre-season.

Thus, despite still being registered in the Champions League, Quenda is expected to miss the round of 16 tie against Bodø/Glimt, scheduled for March 11 and 17, as well as the away match against Alverca, set for the 22nd, counting for the championship. The return to Alcochete is pointed to after this period.

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