Jesus announces squad list for Liga NOS matchday 20

1 – Rui Patrício
34 – Beto Pimparel

2 – Ezequiel Schelotto
10 – Bryan Ruiz
11 – Bruno César
13 – Sebastian Coates
15 – Paulo Oliveira
16 – André Felipe
18 – Francisco Geraldes
20 – Luc Castaignos
23 – Adrien Silva
28 – Bas Dost
31 – Marvin Zeegelaar
35 – Ruben Semedo
47 – Ricardo Esgaio
56 – Daniel Podence
66 – João Palhinha
73 – Matheus Pereira
77 – Gelson Martins
99 – Alan Ruiz

Jorge Jesus confident going into the weekend's visit to FC Porto

Jorge Jesus will lead his squad up to FC Porto this Saturday (20:30), on Liga NOS matchday 20. For the Sporting CP coach, confidence is the dominant feeling pulsing through Alvalade.

"A classic is always that little bit more important. We are two really good sides, regardless of what the league standings show. We will go into this feeling confident. Winning in Porto isn't something new for us, but we know it will be complicated. What matters is that we show personality and stick to our strategy", opened Jesus, continuing: "There is so such thing as a game of life or death in football. Teams go through their ups and downs throughout the season and a win can provide a real lift. We have to take each game as it comes right now and we can win in Porto."

With William Carvalho forced out, Jesus is likely to bring in Palhinha. "William has been a key player for over the past year and a half, so we won't hide that. However Palhinha, if he plays, will definitely do well. This is how players grow and we believe in him", affirmed the Sporting CP coach, adding a word on the recent contracts agreed with Gelson Martins and Sebastián Coates: "They are two crucial players for us. Coates was only here on loan, but we seem to have moved on from that. Gelson was a different situation and we were not worried about losing him. The president's decision gives that extra bit of stability for us."

Lukas Spalvis on his move to Rosenborg and plans to return in December

As part of his recovery from a long spell on the sidelines through injury, Lukas Spalvis completed a loan move to Rosenborg this week until December 2017.

Speaking about his move, the Lithuanian forward affirmed: "I am really happy that we have found a solution for me. The club has really helped me through my injury and everything has gone really well. I am happy for being ready to play again. I will come back in December and I will still want to win the league with Sporting CP. I feel like I still have something to prove here and I hope to have the chance to do that when I come back."

Gelson Martins pens deal until 2022

Gelson Martins secured a contract extension until 2022 this week, after a brilliant season under the guidance of Jorge Jesus.

"I am really happy and proud. Now I want to carry on working to do even better", said Gelson in an interview with the Sporting Journal, adding: "I have worked as hard as I can to be recognised and now I want to repay the confidence people placed in me. I really want to thank the fans for getting behind us. We work for them and we will carry on doing our best."

Sebastián Coates happy with his new Alvalade deal

"A lot things were said, but I always wanted to play for Sporting CP", said Sebastián Coates after completing a permanent move to Alvalade this week.

Speaking with Sporting Journal, the Uruguayan proved overjoyed with the deal: "I am really happy with this opportunity. It was something I was looking to do when I arrived here, convincing the club to do this. I want to win a lot of titles here. This is a great club, with a lot of history. I will do my best to reach our objectives."

Lukas Spalvis

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Rosenborg BK for the loan of the player Lukas Spalvis until December 2017.

Sporting SAD wishes Lukas Spalvis the best of personal and professional success.

Gelson Martins

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Gelson Martins for the extension of the player's contract until 2022, with a buy-out clause of 60,000,000.00€.

Sporting SAD wishes Gelson Martins the best of professional and personal success.

Sebastián Coates

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Sebastián Coates and activated the club's purchase option with Sunderland AFC for the transfer of the player. Sebastián Coates has agreed a contract valid until 2022, with a buy-out clause of 45,000,000.00€.

Sporting SAD wishes Sebastián Coates the best of professional and personal success.

Recommendations ofr fan travelling to FC Porto

Sporting CP has released the following information for fans travelling to FC Porto this weekend:

- Those travelling with the club's Organised Fan Groups should meet at Estádio José Alvalade at 12h00. This will ensure that all coaches can depart at 12h30.

- Parking for Sporting CP fans will be in the STCP carpark near to Estádio do Dragão, where fans will be escorted at 18h00. If all fans do not arrive on time, the escort will leave at 19h30 and all fans will not enter the stadium in time for kick-off.

- Fans travelling in their own vehicles should meet at the STCP carpark.

Petrovic

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Rio Ave Futebol Clube – Futebol SDUQ for the loan of the player Radosav Petrovic until the end of the current sports season.

Sporting SAD wishes Petrovic the best of personal and professional success.