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"Zalazar was ill, so he started on the bench"

CNN Portugal13 September 2026 at 23:11

Coach Rui Borges explained the reason why Rodrigo Zalazar was not in the starting lineup for Sporting. The Uruguayan player started the game on the bench.

The justification was related to health issues. Zalazar was at home for two days due to illness, as confirmed by the Sporting coach himself.

Despite starting the match as a substitute, Zalazar managed to score a goal in Sporting's victory against Galatasaray.

Why this matters

This news is of interest to Sporting fans who want to understand the squad selection decisions and player management of the team. It also highlights Zalazar's contribution as a substitute in an important Champions League game against Galatasaray.

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