An injured player for Sporting is providing key scouting insights to head coach Rui Borges ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash against Belgian club Club Brugge on Wednesday.
Defender Debast, sidelined from the match, will serve as an “off-field” assistant, relaying critical information to the coaching staff. His primary task is to detail the strengths and weaknesses of Club Brugge, the current Belgian league runner-up.
Debast recently gained firsthand knowledge of Sporting’s upcoming opponent. He attended Club Brugge’s match in Brussels on the 9th of this month.
During that observation, Club Brugge suffered a 0-1 defeat against Anderlecht, Debast’s own former team. This direct, recent experience allows him to offer a unique perspective on their form and tactics.
The game against Club Brugge would have held particular significance for Debast, given the opponent’s Belgian origin.