Update on Rui Silva’s fitness: Sporting keeper still sidelined | OneFootball

Rui Silva has not yet participated in Sporting's squad training this Friday morning, but he may return to Sporting's initial options in the next match of the green and white team, after missing the last two games of the Alvalade Club due to physical issues.

Although his recovery is not 100% certain, since he was absent in the clash against Famalicão and the Champions League duel, the 31-year-old player, who is dealing with a finger problem, is seen as recoverable until the sixth-round match.

João Virgínia has been Rui Silva's substitute and has performed well. Geny Catamo, who is only expected to be fit by the end of this month, and the long-term injured Daniel Bragança and Nuno Santos will not be options for Rui Borges in the match against the Cónegos.

is already doing conditioned training on the field.

This season, wearing the Sporting jersey, Rui Silva – valued at 7 million euros - has played five matches. The Portuguese international was a starter in all the games played by the green and whites, playing 450 minutes, during which he conceded four goals.

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