Lisbon-based football giant Sporting is preparing to face Alverca this Friday, with both clubs announcing their starting elevens for the 10th round of the Liga Betclic.
Sporting coach Rui Borges has finalized his starting lineup for the match at Alvalade stadium. Rui Silva will start in goal, protected by defenders Fresneda, Ousmane Diomande, Gonçalo Inácio, and Maxi Araújo.
Morten Hjulmand and João Simões are set to anchor the midfield. Geny Catamo, Francisco Trincão, and Pote will play in advanced roles, supporting lone striker Luis Suárez.
Alverca’s coach Custódio Castro also confirmed his starting team. André Gomes is in goal. The defensive line includes Kaiky Naves, Sergi Sola, and Meupiyou.
Nabil Zoubdi, Sabit, Amorim, and Chissumba will feature in Alverca’s midfield. Lincoln, Nuozzi, and Marezi will lead the attack.
The 10th-round match in Portugal’s top football division kicks off at 8:15 PM local time in Lisbon (19:15 UTC).
Sporting’s substitutes include João Virginia, Matheus Reis, Morita, Geovany Quenda, Georgios Vagiannidis, Giorgi Kochorashvili, Alisson, Eduardo Quaresma, and Fotis Ioannidis.
Alverca’s bench features Maus Oliveira, Davy Gui, Steven Baseya, Tiago Leite, Gonçalo Esteves, Gian Rodriguez, Kauan Gomes, Diogo Martins, and Sandro Lima.
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