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Forward is left out of the eleven chosen by Rúben Amorim for the reception to Moreirense (8:30 p.m.), on the fifth round of the Betclic League, with Marcus Edwards taking his place
Paulinho fell from Sporting’s eleven. Although he was fit after recovering from a calf problem that caused him to have to leave against Braga, the number 20 shirt was passed over and made way for Edwards. The Portuguese forward scored four goals and was a starter in the previous three rounds. It was the only change regarding the game at Pedreira. At Moreirense, just one change: Pedro Amador in Madson’s position.
Sporting eleven: Adán; Diomande, Coates and Gonçalo Inácio; Esgaio, Morita, Hjulmand and Nuno Santos; Edwards, Gyökeres and Pedro Gonçalves.
Substitutes: Franco Israel; Matheus Reis, Neto, Dario Essugo, Trincão, Paulinho, Geny Catamo, Fresneda and Daniel Bragança
Moreirense eleven: Kevin; Fabiano, Maracás, Marcelo and Frimpong; Franco and Ofori; Pedro Amador; Alanzinho and Camacho; Andre Luis.
Substitutes: Caio Secco; Ismael, Matheus Aiás, Wallisson, Aparício, Jeremy Antonisse, Kodisang, Madson Monteiro and Gilberto Batista
