Sporting's centre-back has right knee complaints and is only expected to return to competition after the FIFA break. The player completed the 90 minutes in the match against Alverca but has not been used by Rui Borges since. The central defender's physical condition led to his absence from the team's recent matches. His return is planned for after the period when national team international commitments take place.
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Has right knee complaints: Sporting centre-back only returns after FIFA break
Record15 September 2026 at 06:17
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Sporting fans learn they cannot count on their starting centre-back for the upcoming matches, until the national team return. This absence may force Rui Borges to look to alternatives in the centre of defence for the team's fixtures before the international break.
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