Rui Borges altered Doumbia's positioning in Sporting's midfield, bringing the young Italian U21 international closer to a role more similar to Altimira's. The change allows Doumbia to take on tactical responsibilities that he previously did not have within the team's system.
With this alteration, Altimira is relieved of some defensive tasks that were previously assigned to him. The young Italian thus moves into a position that allows him to contribute differently to the team's balance.
Rui Borges's decision comes as a tactical solution to optimize the characteristics of both players in the Lions' midfield. The positional proximity between the two players now allows for greater flexibility in build-up play.
