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Sporting kicks off preparations this Tuesday for the Portuguese Cup final, scheduled for Sunday at 5:15 PM against Torreense. The green and whites' training session will take place at the match venue, the Estádio Nacional in Jamor, at 11:00 AM, with the first 15 minutes open to the media.
Rui Borges could see key players return for the season's closing match, which offers the only potential trophy for 2025/2026. Iván Fresneda, the right-back who has been sidelined since April 11th due to pubic inflammation, missing the 1-0 victory over Estrela da Amadora in matchday 29, is pushing hard to return and be available for the coach.
Fotis Ioannidis is another injured Lion who might finally get some minutes. Due to a ligament injury in his right knee, the number 89 hasn't played since February 21st, missing the 3-0 win against Moreirense in round 23. His return to competition has been delayed week after week, as Rui Borges himself admitted after Saturday's 3-0 victory over Gil Vicente.
It remains to be seen if both or either of them will be on the pitch today, but Rui Borges is anticipating good news for the final game of the season. Debast and João Simões remain out due to injury.
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