Sporting star brings good news for fans after national team scare | OneFootball

Luís Freire was forced to substitute Geovany Quenda in the Portuguese under-21 national team's game, but it is confirmed that the Sporting star did not suffer any serious injury during the match against Azerbaijan. Despite losing his starting position this season, the young winger continues to prove very important for the green and white squad.

Unlike what has been happening at Sporting, Geovany Quenda was a starter in the Portuguese under-21 national team's match against Azerbaijan, which ended with a 5-0 victory for the team at the end of the 90 minutes, in the 2nd round of Group B of the European Championship qualification phase.

The green and white winger even scored a beautiful goal, after a great ball reception in the opponent's area. However, he raised alarms - especially at Sporting - when he was forced to leave, clearly struggling physically, with particular concern for his left leg, which seemed weakened.

The green and white officials feared the worst, especially due to the wave of injuries felt at Alvalade last season. However, doubts were quickly cleared: Geovany Quenda's situation is not alarming, as it is only some muscle pain, also due to the start of the season.

In fact, that Portugal - Azerbaijan match was not only the first time Geovany Quenda played so many minutes, but it was also his debut as a starter in the 2025/26 season. It should be noted that, at Sporting, the Portuguese winger seems to have lost his place in the starting eleven to Geny Catamo, who has been Rui Borges' choice for the right side of the green and white attack.

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