The air around the club feels different. João Nuno has taken the coaching reins, and his first big test arrives this Saturday. The team heads to Gil Vicente for a crucial match. But even as a new era begins, an old problem looms large. The Brazilian midfielder, Robinho, is back on the training pitch and under the new coach’s watchful eye. Yet, his availability for the upcoming game remains uncertain.
Robinho has been missed. He suffered a muscle injury against V. Guimarães. This kept him out of the last two games for E. Amadora. The team played without him against Tondela and AVS SAD. Now, there’s a chance he could return to the squad. His potential comeback would be a significant boost for João Nuno’s debut match. Everyone is holding their breath, hoping for good news.
The challenges for the new coach don’t stop there. The trip to Barcelos for the Gil Vicente game will see several key players sitting out. Semeu, Jovane, and Alisson are all definitely unavailable. They are all recovering from various injuries. On top of that, Ngom will also miss the match. He is serving a one-game suspension. These absences mean João Nuno must dig deep into his roster. He needs to find solutions for his first outing.