João Simões, a midfielder for Sporting, returned to competition after five months away. The player had not played a single minute since last April 15th, when the lions visited Arsenal in a Europa League match. The period of absence was described by the player himself as «five months of suffering», during which he faced physical problems that prevented him from competing.
Simões' return represents good news for Sporting's technical staff, who now have another option in midfield for the competitions the team is still involved in. The young midfielder's recovery allows for more choices available for the remainder of the season.
The prolonged absence coincided with a decisive phase of the club's sporting season, where each technical decision proved important for the team's set objectives. Simões was one of the pieces being assessed before the break, and his return now brings new tactical possibilities to the coach.
