After the scare was overcome, after having almost escaped a serious injury by a miracle, as some Leo officials said, after Gonçalo Franco entered the 38th minute of the last game of the lions, with Moreirense, the signs that Nuno Mendes is giving Regarding being able to participate in the game next Sunday, at the José Alvalade Stadium, with Famalicão (20 hours), they are encouraging, but there is still no certainty about it.
In Alvalade, given the indications given by the player, there is hope that the Portuguese international can compete already on Sunday, but the situation is being managed with tweezers, so, reinforcing this idea, it is premature, to this day , talk about absolute certainties.
Yesterday, Nuno Mendes was just subjected to proper treatment, after being diagnosed with a bruise on his right leg, with the player still showing some discomfort in the affected area. In other words, Nuno Mendes was much better compared to Tuesday, but he still felt some pain.
Today, therefore, will be absolutely crucial for doctors to decide whether or not to give the player the green light to be able to compete. The left wing will be reevaluated and, if the evolution continues to be favorable, as it has happened so far, the idea of playing against Famalicão may gain strength. Otherwise, he is left out, because Sporting’s doctors, as always, do not accept that the player can take any risk, if he plays without being at his full capacity, with serious chances of aggravating the injury.
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