Rui Borges reveals how long Gonçalo Inácio is out for Sporting | OneFootball

Rui Borges spoke at the press conference ahead of the match against AVS SAD, addressing several current topics at Sporting, including the squad’s fitness and some issues related to the Clássico. The coach began by giving an update on Gonçalo Inácio’s situation, confirming a two- to three-week spell on the sidelines due to injury.

Regarding the Sporting centre-back, the coach was clear in explaining the seriousness of the physical problem: “Gonçalo Inácio is out for 2/3 weeks, which says it all about his foot...,” he said, making it clear that the player will miss the Lions’ next matches.

Faced with questions related to Porto and the Morten Hjulmand incident, Rui Borges avoided fuelling controversy and shifted the focus to the next fixture: “I didn’t hear or read anything. I’m focused on AVS SAD. Porto is already behind us,” said the coach.

Still on the subject, the coach made indirect criticism of the way some incidents have been interpreted, noting that there are mistakes in every game and from every team. “It’s selective memory; I could also talk about the first leg of the Cup, there are mistakes in every game, from all sides. I’m going to talk about AVS. We’re not playing Porto again. We reached the final and we have to be happy”.

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