Gelson Martins had a decent performance against Real Madrid last night. He didn’t seem frightened by the Galacticos’ defence and did all he could to create something for Sporting. That’s it. A decent game.
First, Record pick Gelson as the best Sporting player on the pitch. They highlight his performance as ‘0077: License to Shine’, even though he wasn’t a big threat to Real Madrid.
And the local press will keep pressing for transfer stories. SporTV talked to the winger right after the game, as he said: “I do my work and I’m happy for being acknowledged. I have five years of contract and I want to fulfil it.”
Then Record remembers all the clubs who were watching him and says he’s showcased himself to the ‘spies’. He also impressed his own manager Jorge Jesus. Both claims are in the same paragraph, as if they had the same importance.
It was a vital game for Sporting, but they lost and are now out of the Champions League. There should be no need to keep linking the youngster to a transfer, but it’s almost becoming a campaign, just like happened to Renato Sanches. And Manchester United fans will remember that one well.
