Sporting starter in Naples gave the hierarchy a real scare | OneFootball

Rui Borges and the coaching staff of Sporting were concerned about Eduardo Quaresma's physical condition. A starter in the Lions' defeat in Naples, the green and white central defender requested a forced substitution, as he was not in the best condition.

This season, Quaresma had only played 91 minutes - being a full-time player with Kairat - so starting in a game of such physical intensity left the central defender somewhat unsettled. At the 67th minute, the 'number 72' went down with cramps and was replaced by Zeno Debast.

Upon returning to Portugal, Sporting's medical department will assess Eduardo Quaresma, but for now, there is no indication of a muscular problem. The central defender just felt the lack of regular playing time and should be fit for the next match.

Sporting will return to the field only next Sunday, October 5th, against Braga. The match, part of the eighth round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by Carlos Vicens, will be played at Estádio José Alvalade at 7:15 PM.

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