Pedro Palma Ferro hails Sporting’s genius, magic on the ball | OneFootball

The possible return of Pedro Gonçalves to Sporting’s starting eleven continues to be a hot topic, and in the view of Pedro Palma de Ferro, it should not require major changes to the attacking lineup. The Alcochetense official believes the Portuguese international is a standout player and can take on the role of a “number 8.”

“Pedro Gonçalves is magical with the ball at his feet, he decides games like few others and has a versatility in his play that allows him to fit into the eleven alongside Luís Guilherme,” he told the newspaper ‘Record’, arguing that the best solution is to place the midfielder in a “box-to-box” role. In his perspective, this adaptation would maximize the player’s technical quality (who has a historic milestone in his career) without sacrificing collective balance.

The official’s analysis comes at a time when the team led by Rui Borges is looking for new solutions for the final stretch of the season. The consistency shown so far keeps the Lions in the fight for the top spots, but the competitive context requires fine adjustments, especially against opponents who are already very familiar with the green and white’s style of play.

“Luís Guilherme is a pure winger, something Sporting was missing. He brings verticality to the team, which too often opted for inside play,” he added, making it clear that he sees complementarity between the two attacking options, depending on the demands of each match.

Pedro Palma Ferro also highlighted the overall evolution of the team throughout the season, emphasizing the greater defensive solidity as one of the key factors in their current performance. In his analysis, collective balance and tactical adaptability will be decisive for Sporting to attack the decisive phase of the season with ambition.

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