Izmailov on the lawn, Caneira missing

Izmailov conditioning worked in the field. The player, recovering from a knee sprain in the law, passed treatment in the gym for the pitch, showing an evolution in his recovery. The Russian should be made for the derby against Benfica, which takes place on Saturday in Luz.

Marco Caneira is the only one absent at the session to be held in the Academy. The defense was relieved to deal with personal affairs, briefed the form of training disclosed by the club.

It is recalled that yesterday (Wednesday), the Portuguese international has fulfilled only treatment and study of gym. Caneira presents complaints because of an injury, but should also be an option for Paulo Bento to the meeting of the week-end.

Incidentally, the coach of Sporting has the whole squad at his disposal. Derlei and Liedson are recovered, even though the "Levezinho" need to regain momentum competitive.