Coach Marco Silva once again publicly defended the choice to keep Sudakov as a starter at Sporting, stating that the decision to field the left midfielder is exclusively his as the team commander. The statements come at a time when the player's performance has been questioned by fans.
Marco Silva renewed his vote of confidence in the footballer, noting that he does not intend to change his position regarding the player. The coach stressed that Sudakov's starting spot results from a technical and sporting choice that is exclusively his responsibility.
The maintenance of Sudakov in the starting eleven has generated debate among Sporting supporters, who question the player's performance. However, the coach remains firm in his decision and continues to bet on the left midfielder as an important piece of his sporting project.
