Ruben Amorim and the Changing Fortune of Sporting Lisbon
One of the important names of Portuguese football Reuben AmorimAfter signing for Manchester United, Sporting Lisbon's fortunes changed dramatically. After Amorim's departure, the club began searching for a new manager and in the process, former Trabzonspor player Joao Pereira However, Pereira's first days at Sporting did not go as expected.
Joao Pereira’s Tough Start
Joao Pereira in his first match as head coach of Sporting Lisbon against the 3rd league team Amarante won an impressive 6-0 victory against the club. Although this victory gave hope to the fans, the results in the following matches started to question Pereira’s performance. Especially Arsenal The Champions League match against was a turning point for the coach.
Impact of Arsenal Match
Sporting faced Arsenal in their second Champions League match. Pereira's students were defeated 5-1. This result was a huge blow to the Portuguese team's title ambitions. This result, especially against a strong opponent like Arsenal, increased the pressure on Pereira's team.
Poor Performance in Portuguese League
After the defeat against Arsenal, Joao Pereira focused on the Portuguese league matches, first on his home field Casa Particular in Santa Clara They faced the fans with a 1-0 defeat in this match. Then, they disappointed the fans with an away game Moreirense They also suffered a 2-1 defeat against Sporting, which caused a serious blow to their championship race.
The Last Match and the Decline Continues
Sporting Lisbon, latest Club Brugge The team continued its poor performance by losing 2-1 in the Champions League match against the club. During this period of Joao Pereira's career as manager, the team's defeats caused deep sadness for both the players and the fans.
Pereira's Criticism and Reflection in the Press
Joao Pereira has become a topic of discussion in the Portuguese press after failing to score in his last 4 games with Sporting Lisbon. While the criticisms have been incessant, various speculations have emerged about Pereira's future. Fans have begun to question the team's poor performance and Pereira's positive contributions to the team.
Sporting Lisbon's Championship Target
While Pereira’s performance continues to be debated, Sporting Lisbon is top of the Portuguese league with 33 points and a game in hand Benfica, is in the lead with 2 points ahead of . However, the poor results are posing a major threat to the continuation of this leadership. Sporting needs to find an urgent solution regarding both the change of manager and their performance on the field.
What Will the Future Bring?
Sporting Lisbon may have to review both its player squad and technical staff during this difficult process. Whether Joao Pereira will remain at the helm of the team will become clear depending on the results in the coming weeks. While the fans hope for the team to return to its former strength, the management may also have to make critical decisions on this issue.
Last word
The current state of Sporting Lisbon is a source of great concern for both the club's management and the fans. Joao Pereira's performance creates uncertainty about the team's future, and the decisions taken during this process will determine the course of Sporting's football career. The upcoming matches could be a turning point in Pereira's career.
