Training clash sparks concern for Sporting bosses | OneFootball

A collision involving Gonçalo Inácio caused some concern for Rui Borges and the rest of Sporting's coaching staff during the team's last training session before the match against Kairat, which took place in Alcochete, last Wednesday, August 17.

According to information provided by the newspaper Record, the 'number 25' of the green and whites ended up colliding with Francisco Silva, a young goalkeeper for the team, during the 'rondo' exercise, showing signs of pain around his left eye.

From what could be observed in the 15 open minutes of Sporting's training, Inácio is fine, which is good news for Rui Borges, who has five confirmed absences for the match: Rui Silva, Ousmane Diomande, Daniel Bragança, Geny Catamo, and Nuno Santos. Pedro Gonçalves is still doubtful.

In this start of the 2025/26 season, Gonçalo Inácio - valued at 45 million euros - is one of the ever-presents in Sporting's team. The central defender has accumulated 540 minutes in six games, in which he has already managed to make two assists for goals.

Sporting will return to the field this Thursday, September 18, against Kairat Almaty. The match against the team led by Rafael Urazbakhtin, valid for the first round of the Champions League, will be played at Estádio José Alvalade and is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 PM.

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