Sporting’s likely XI v Kairat, injuries sideline Rui Borges’ stars | OneFootball

João Virgínia, Georgios Vagiannidis, Zeno Debast, Gonçalo Inácio, and Ricardo Mangas; Morten Hjulmand and Giorgi Kochorashvili; Geovany Quenda, Francisco Trincão, Pedro Gonçalves, and Luis Suárez. This should, in principle, be the starting eleven for Rui Borges' Sporting in the next round of the Champions League.

João Virgínia remains in goal for the green and whites, as Rui Silva is still recovering from physical problems. Ousmane Diomande is also still unavailable, so Zeno Debast continues to partner with Gonçalo Inácio. Georgios Vagiannidis and Ricardo Mangas hold the full-back positions, even though Maxi Araújo is already fit.

In midfield, Giorgi Kochorashvili keeps his place in the starting eleven – Hidemasa Morita will start on the bench – and will pair up with Morten Hjulmand. Geovany Quenda is expected to occupy the right flank, with Pedro Gonçalves on the left half-space. Francisco Trincão will have the freedom to move into central areas, playing behind the striker, Luis Suárez.

At the moment, the green and whites occupy second place in the National Championship table, with 12 points earned after five games. Their opponent is first in the Kazakhstan league, with 49 points, just two ahead of Astana, who are second with 47, both having played 22 matches.

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