Sporting stalwart on Geovany Quenda: There’s a reason for it | OneFootball

Geovany Quenda was included in the starting eleven for Sporting instead of Pote against Club Brugge, in the fifth round of the Champions League, which the Lions ended up winning 3-0. At the end of the match, Rui Borges heaped praise on his player and analyzed the performance of the green and white team.

"[The 3-0] ended up sealing the game, but it was still tough, Brugge caused us some problems, we had to adapt a bit, credit to the opponent, it was hard to find the right timing, they put a lot of players out wide, we knew what we were capable of, but above all, we showed a lot of maturity. We understood what competition we were in, the team was very calm and confident. We managed to create danger, to control the game with the ball as we like. At the start of the second half, we couldn’t keep the ball as much, we waited for the opponent’s mistake. A very mature team, we knew that by playing we had more players to threaten in behind, a great game from Quenda. Valuing maturity. That’s how you recognize great teams", he began by saying.

Regarding the use of Quenda and Gany Catamo together, Rui Borges was clear: "It’s something that already happened last season. It doesn’t surprise me. Quenda will play more inside than outside. He’s different from Pote, but he’s already played in Trincão’s position. It really shows the kid’s ability, there’s a reason he’s already a player for a European giant".

Furthermore, Sporting’s coach left two final messages: "Wishing a speedy recovery to Brugge’s goalkeeper, hoping he returns very soon and in good health. Dedicate this victory to Matheus Reis, who became the father of a baby girl, may they be very happy".

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Geovany Quenda – valued at 45 million euros – has featured in 20 matches for the Lions. In his 1,151 minutes on the pitch, the Alvalade club’s prodigy already has five goals and eight assists.

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