After missing Sporting’s last five official games, between punishment and injury, João Palhinha may be back in competition next Monday, when the lion travels to Moreira de Cónegos to face Ricardo Sá Pinto’s Moreirense.
The Portuguese international has been recovering positively from the physical problem that plagued him recently and, after Pedro Gonçalves was reinstated on Thursday, today it could be João Palhinha’s turn to receive the green light from the medical department to return to work with the squad. As usual, the midfielder will be re-evaluated by the clinical managers before training begins and, if he does not present complaints, he may be allowed to train on the pitch together with his teammates.
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