Veteran striker Nélson Oliveira has reignited a fierce competition for a starting position in his team’s attack after scoring in a recent Portuguese Cup match.
The goal against Mortágua marked his first since mid-September. This performance significantly boosted his confidence and could challenge the team’s established attacking hierarchy.
Oliveira had previously lost his regular starting role. He was displaced by new signing Ndoye, despite beginning the season with seven starts in the first eight official matches.
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His recent 90-minute appearances, including the cup tie and an earlier league match against Tondela, suggest a return to form.
With Ndoye now back from an injury layoff, the battle for the most advanced attacking position is expected to intensify.
Coach Luís Pinto had at one point even resorted to adapting Camara as a temporary striker during Ndoye’s absence. This highlights Oliveira’s previous demotion in the pecking order.
The final decision on who leads the line rests with Coach Pinto.