Sporting Faces Four Key Absences as Operations Begin Against Juventus
Sporting faces four significant absences as they prepare for their upcoming match against Juventus. The team resumed training after a recent victory over Alverca in the league. The session took place at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy in Alcochete, marking the start of their operations for this critical Champions League clash.
Match Details and Schedule
The Champions League match is scheduled for Tuesday at 20:00 in Turin. This encounter represents the fourth round of the group stage.
Key Absences
- Fresneda – Recently sustained an injury, though it is not as serious as initially feared.
- Debast – Unavailable due to injury.
- Daniel Bragança – Also absent from training.
- Nuno Santos – Did not participate in practice.
Diomande trained normally, even though he finished the previous match with cramps after a two-month hiatus. The team’s health status will be a crucial factor heading into the match.
Upcoming Training and Press Conference
The team will hold a new training session on Monday at 10:00 in Alcochete. The first 15 minutes will be open to the media, offering a glimpse into the team’s preparation.
A press conference will take place at 18:30 Portuguese time in Italy. Both Rui Borges, the team coach, and one player will address the media. This event will take place at the Juventus stadium, focusing on their upcoming opponents.
Juventus will feature familiar faces like João Mário and Francisco Conceição, adding to the anticipation of the match.
