Midfielder Rodrigo Zalazar starts the season at a disadvantage in Sporting's midfield hierarchy. The player starts behind other teammates in the competition for a place in the team's starting eleven.
The situation places Zalazar in a delicate position, where he will have to demonstrate his qualities in training and in the opportunities that arise to gain ground in the coach's preference.
The player will now have to wait for his opportunity to play more regularly, which may involve a period of patience while he adapts to the demands of the club and the team.
