Rui Borges confirms he won't be in the squad for Nacional v Sporting | OneFootball

Rui Borges confirmed that St. Juste is out of Sporting's call-up list against Nacional, following rumors of his departure

22 Aug 2025 | 13:54 |

Rui Borges was present at the preview of Sporting's match against Nacional, to be played at Madeira Stadium next Saturday, August 23rd. Counting for the 4th round of Liga Portugal, the match is scheduled for 6:00 PM and Rui Borges has already confirmed that St. Juste is out of the call-ups. Remember that the center-back has been linked to Osasuna and negotiations for the Dutchman are already underway.

"Being a substitute? Only 11 can play... It's part of it. The football player has to get used to it. As long as he has good daily behaviors, as long as he respects the coach's solutions. I am a leader, I make decisions and I know well what that entails. Respect has always been there. They just have to give their all, if they don't, they won't even play 10 minutes. St. Juste? He's not called up", began Rui Borges.

As for the rumors of other players leaving the squad, the lion's coach stated that the athletes are well grounded: "They have shown that they are connected to training, to the game, to Sporting. Whether it affects them more or less, I can't answer that. But I feel the team is happy, I always have. A real family, no egos. It's normal that they are coveted".

Rui Borges also mentioned the specific case of Conrad Harder, who has been pointed to the exit door of Alvalade: "I believe it affects the players at times, that's natural. Harder is 20 years old, it's natural... If I were to pay attention to what is said daily, I wouldn't train. Every day players come in and out, offers come in and out".

Finally, Rui Borges reiterated that the players have shown complete focus on Sporting: "In training they don't show it. We have managed to handle it. But, as much as we want, we can't get 100 percent into their minds. But the response has been good".

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