Rui Borges forced into tough decision for Benfica v Sporting | OneFootball

Rui Borges has not yet decided who will partner with Morten Hjulmand in Sporting’s midfield for the Benfica - Sporting match. João Simões has more minutes this season, but Hidemasa Morita has greater experience.

The Japanese international was brought on in the match against Estrela da Amadora, a game that earned him praise from both teammates and the coach himself. With this in mind, the ‘number 5’ could indeed be chosen at Estádio da Luz.

Going through a season of ups and downs, as he himself has admitted, Morita has not had his usual playing time for Sporting, but returned to the starting lineup against the Tricolores, where he provided an assist. Meanwhile, João Simões has been given more opportunities this season. As for the record against Benfica, the Japanese midfielder has the advantage: he started twice, compared to just once for the young midfielder.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Hidemasa Morita – valued at 11 million euros – has played in 14 matches. At the start of this season, the Japanese international midfielder.

The green and white team will be back on the pitch next Friday, December 5th, against Benfica. The match, part of the 13th round of Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by José Mourinho, will take place at 8:15 pm at Estádio da Luz.

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