International fatigue sees Rui Borges start regular sub for Sporting | OneFootball

Eduardo Quaresma - who is set to renew his contract - continues to establish himself as a valid option at Sporting and is expected to return to the starting eleven for the home match against Santa Clara. The tactical change implemented by Rui Borges, switching from a three-centre-back system to a back four, reduced the defender’s space in the team. As a result, he has more often been used as a substitute.

Even so, in recent matches, the youngster has once again picked up important minutes, albeit irregularly. In nine recent games, he was on the bench on six occasions, but featured at specific moments, such as in the draw against Braga, in addition to having started in the comeback win over Bodo/Glimt and played the full 90 minutes against Alverca.

For the next league match, the defender could benefit from his teammates’ involvement with their national teams. Gonçalo Inácio, Ousmane Diomande and Zeno Debast return with different levels of fatigue, which could open up space for the Lions’ number 72.

At the same time, the possible use of the Belgian in a more advanced role, already with the Arsenal clash in the Champions League in mind, could influence the choices and increase the chances of the defender developed at the Club returning to the starting line-up.

Eduardo Quaresma - valued at 15 million euros - has accumulated 1,497 minutes in 21 matches for Sporting, with one goal scored and two assists to his name.

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