It is already known that the eleven Sporting players will face Chavez (at 20.30) in the fourth round of the league. Regarding the eleven who lost in visiting FC Porto (0-3), Ruben Amorim made three changes, focusing in particular on the midfield.
Usually used in the front three, Pedro Gonçalves will retreat to the midfield hub and will, along with Ugarte, take on the role that was assigned to Matthews Nunes, relegated to the bench and Rochenha to attack. Ricardo Esgayo takes the place of Pedro Porro (dismissed) on the right side of the defence, and Nuno Santos replaces Mateus Reis.
Sporting: Antonio Adan Neto, Coates, Gonçalo Inacio; Ricardo Esgayo, Pedro Gonçalves, Ugarte, Nuno Santos; Rochinha, Marcus Edwards, and Trincao.
Alternatives: Franco Israel, Andre Paolo, Mateus Reis, St. Giusti, Moreta, Fatao, Nazinho, Mateos Fernandez, Rodrigo Ribeiro.
Also check out the options for Vítor Campelos who can’t count on Captain João Teixeira, who was sent off in the last round.
keys: Paulo Vitor; Joao Correa, Nelson Monti, Stephen Vitoria, Bruno Langa; Joao Mendes, Kevin Pena, Guima; Benny, Hector and Pache.
Alternatives: Gonzalo Pinto, Patrick, Euler, Juninho, Johnny Arriba, Obiora, Quiros, Morem and Joe Batista.
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