Sporting is preparing for the start of the Champions League group stage, and the eve of the game brought big news regarding the squad. As coach Rui Borges had anticipated, João Simões is back training with the first team.
In the opposite direction, two players were not present at the training session: Ibrahima Ba and Moncef Zekri were left out of the training session held on the eve of the European match.
This information comes following Rui Borges' previous statements, who had already hinted that Simões would soon return to work with the group. The player's return represents a boost for Sporting's options for the upcoming challenge in the European competition.
As for Ibrahima Ba and Moncef Zekri, the absence of both leaves some doubts about their availability for the Champions League match, with the coaching staff now having to decide if they will be fit to join the squad for the game.
