The calm after a day off is over. Nacional’s squad heads back to work on Tuesday. Their training session begins at 10:30 AM. They will be at the familiar Estádio da Madeira. Good news arrives for coach Tiago Margarido. Some key players who missed the big derby against rivals Marítimo are returning.
Two important forwards are back. Pablo Ruan and Nourani are now ready for action. Coach Margarido will be happy to have them. It seems very likely they will play. They could feature in the team’s first Portuguese League match. That game is on Saturday. They will face Gil Vicente. This is a huge boost for the team.
More good news for the squad. Douglas Nathan, Léo Santos, and Lenny Vallier might also be fit. They are pushing to recover in time. This would mean they could also play against Gil Vicente. Having these players back brings more options. It adds depth to the team.
However, not everyone is ready yet. Lucas João, Miguel Baeza, Ivanildo Fernandes, and Deivison remain sidelined. They are still recovering from injuries. Their absence continues to be a concern. The team will miss their contributions.
Club President Rui Alves is not sitting still. He is still busy in the transfer market. The search for new talent continues. The president is specifically looking to sign another right-winger. This move shows the club’s ambition. They want to strengthen the team further. Even with returning players, improvements are always welcome.