Rui Borges spent less than an hour in Alcochete and Tiago Fernandes has Zalazar ready for Shakhtar

Rui Borges visited Alcochete to bid farewell to players and staff, concluding his tenure with Sporting. His contract was set to last until 2028, but dissatisfaction led to his early replacement. Tiago Fernandes took over training, preparing for the upcoming match against Shakhtar Donetsk. Abel Ferreira and Leonardo Jardim were considered as potential replacements, while Paulo Fonseca emerged as a leading candidate. Rodrigo Zalazar returned from injury, joining the training session alongside Kauã Oliveira, as the team prepares for their Champions League match in London.