Harder or Ioannidis? Rui Borges on Sporting’s striker: it depends | OneFootball

Rui Borges refused to comment on Sporting’s signing of Fotis Ioannidis, who will be a significant absence. In the preview of the fourth round’s classic against Porto, the coach of the green and whites revealed that Luis Suárez and Conrad Harder are called up for the match next Saturday at 8:30 pm at Estádio José Alvalade.

“He hasn’t been presented by Sporting [Ioannidis], I’m counting on Luis Suárez and Conrad Harder. I’m happy with both of them. After that, everything depends on the strategy, on the opponent, nothing more to add,” replied Rui Borges, when asked about the highly likely arrival of the Greek to Alvalade, as well as the two current strikers of the Lions.

“Regarding Porto, I don’t think they have an advantage just because they’ve been at Sporting longer. They are a team true to their style, very direct, aggressive with the ball, strong defensively in duels. Both teams are confident, play well, but I hope it’s a great game in front of our fans,” said Rui Borges, considering that the classic will be a very balanced encounter.

“We have the technical quality to overcome Porto’s physical ability, we are used to teams that look for duels, man-to-man marking. Both teams are pressing, like to have the ball, with very good quality of play. It will be a good game,” concluded Rui Borges, showing confidence.

Sporting – Porto is scheduled for next Saturday at 8:30 pm at Estádio José Alvalade. The match is part of the fourth round of the Liga Portugal Betclic and pits two of the current three leaders of the competition, along with Moreirense, against each other. The match will be refereed by João Gonçalves.

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