Everything indicates that Iván Fresneda, an 18-year-old Spanish right-back from Valladolid, will be Sporting’s next signing. The deal has progressed and the transfer is considered secure for 9 million euros, plus 2 or 3 for goals.
But Rúben Amorim did not open the game about the alleged arrival of the footballer. “He is only at Sporting if he proves otherwise. No one has introduced Fresneda, let’s wait and see. I cannot yet speak about a player who is not yet at Sporting,” said the lions’ coach on Saturday.
However, in a press conference previewing today’s game against Famalicão (SportTV1, 8.30 pm), the Sporting coach emphasized the integration of the two reinforcements so far (Viktor Gyökeres and Morten Hjulmand). “We have invested a lot in team dinners and that helps them find their place. They gave their answer on the field. In Morten’s case [Hjulmand], more than stealing balls, it was his quality with the ball and you can see that he is different from the players we have. Gyökeres is a player who gives us another dimension because of the qualities he has,” he analyzed.
Asked about the possible return of Jeremiah St. Juste – who has been plagued by injuries since his arrival at Alvalade – Rúben Amorim did not stretch as he had before. “St. Juste is making his way and we are preparing him in the best way. We are trying to get the best out of him. He is a world class player. We want him to spend many years at Sporting,” he said. .
What about Famalicao? “It’s a team of talented youngsters, a bit like Portugal’s Brighton. It’s a team of young talents who, the bigger the game, the smaller the responsibility. There’s always a lot of talent there and they feel more comfortable in big games. I hope a very difficult game in which we will have to suffer, but I am convinced that we will win,” he said without opening the game about the team that will start in Alvalade.
“Anyone can be an option. It depends on their quality and especially on the characteristics of the opponent. Morten is ready to be an option tomorrow. Because the midfield is very balanced, what we face every weekend will determine our choice, but I’m not going to say who’s going to play,” he concluded.
Source: DN
