Confirmed! Sporting squad boosted as one less injury to worry about | OneFootball

Rui Borges called up Iván Fresneda for the trip to the Azores, where Sporting will face Santa Clara next Saturday, November 8. The Spanish right-back had been injured, but now appears to be back in the coach’s plans.

Sporting traveled to the Azores on the afternoon of Friday, November 7, ahead of the 11th round match of Liga Portugal Betclic against Santa Clara. Images of the green and white delegation’s arrival at the airport gave some clues about Rui Borges’ squad selection.

And the list apparently includes a big surprise. Iván Fresneda traveled with the rest of the team, which likely means he is fit to be an option for Rui Borges again, something that hasn’t happened in Sporting’s recent matches.

The Spanish right-back suffered an ankle sprain and had been recovering until very recently, which kept him out of Sporting’s latest fixtures. His inclusion in Rui Borges’ squad, as well as his call-up to the U21 National Team, indicate that the player is fully recovered and ready to return to competition.

Frederico Varandas, Sporting’s President, also traveled with the team. The club’s top official was questioned by journalists present at the scene about the latest controversies, regarding refereeing in Portuguese football, but declined to make any statements.

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