Sporting receives good news with the return of two players.

After a brief break, Sporting CP returned to training on Tuesday morning, bringing with it two pieces of news that could change the course of the season for Rui Borges’ team. Geovany Quenda and Giorgi Kochorashvili have finally recovered from their injuries and have joined training, ready to give their all on the field in preparation for the crucial match against Santa Clara, scheduled for this Friday at 8:30 PM at the Estádio José Alvalade, as part of the 28th round of the Primeira Liga.

Geovany Quenda, one of the great promises of the Lisbon club’s academy, underwent a rigorous recovery in London after suffering a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot. Under the supervision of Chelsea, the club that invested over 50 million euros in his transfer and loaned him to Sporting until the end of the season, the 18-year-old winger is eager to get back on the pitch. With Luís Guilherme unavailable for several weeks and internationals Trincão and Pedro Gonçalves only returning to the team the day before the match, Quenda’s presence becomes even more essential. The young talent had already shown his worth before the injury, with five goals and eight assists in 22 matches this season.

On the other hand, coach Rui Borges faces the challenge of dealing with the absence of several players who are on international duty. This situation has led to the call-up of young talents from the B team, such as Bruno Ramos, David Moreira, Rômulo Jr, Rodrigo Dias, Kauã Oliveira, Samuel Justo, Mateo Tanlongo, Lucas Anjos, and Paulo Cardoso, to join the training sessions. This decision not only strengthens the team but also provides a valuable opportunity for the club’s emerging talents.

Expectations are high for the match against Santa Clara, where Sporting will look to consolidate its position in the table. With the return of Quenda and Kochorashvili, the lions can finally count on a wider range of options, which could be crucial for the team’s performance in the coming weeks. The pressure is on, but with the recovery of these two players, Rui Borges seems to be preparing for a fierce battle in the upcoming rounds.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.