Find out how João Simões won over Rui Borges at Sporting | OneFootball

João Simões returned to the starting lineup for Sporting in the match against Tondela, which the Lions won 3-0, in the ninth round of Liga Portugal Betclic. The reasons why Rui Borges decided to bet on the young midfielder, based on his development, are now known.

According to the newspaper Record, the coach of the green and whites appreciates the technique and progression ability of the player from the Algarve, but those were not the main highlights. Rui Borges is more interested in the fact that Sporting’s number 52 shows great intensity and physical availability, especially in his reaction after losing possession, in addition to his tactical intelligence.

João Simões is said to have already risen in Sporting’s hierarchy and it is expected that he will appear more often in the starting eleven of the Lions over time.

Sporting will be back on the pitch this Tuesday, October 28, against Alverca. The match, counting for the quarter-finals of the League Cup, against the team led by Custódio, will be played at Estádio José Alvalade at 8:30 pm.

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