Rui Borges could hand long-awaited debut this season in Sporting v Casa Pia | OneFootball

Daniel Bragança will be part of Rui Borges' squad list for the Sporting - Casa Pia match, which will take place next Tuesday, January 16, in a game valid for the 18th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. After returning to play with the B team, the midfielder is aiming for his first minutes with the seniors this season.

The truth is that the 'number 23' had already been part of the coach's choices for the League Cup semi-final against Vitória de Guimarães, but ended up not leaving the bench in the match that led to the team's elimination from the competition (2-1).

Now, Daniel Bragança is aiming for his return at Alvalade. The Sporting technical staff intends for the player to get his first minutes with the main team this January and sees the ideal opportunity against the geese, as Morten Hjulmand will not be an option due to suspension. The midfielder is not expected to be in the starting eleven, but he could very well come off the bench.

The midfielder's response to competitive stimuli was considered positive, in a process conducted gradually, allowing him to overcome the physical and mental demands inherent in a prolonged recovery. Although he is not yet at the ideal level of competitive rhythm, the reintegration has been done without haste.

In 2024/25, wearing the Sporting jersey, Daniel Bragança – valued at 10 million euros – played 29 matches: 18 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, eight in the Champions League, two in the Portuguese Cup, and one in the Super Cup. In the 1,590 minutes played, he scored four goals and made nine assists.

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