Forgotten Sunderland man set for rare loan opportunity amid injury blow - reports
Luis Hemir continues to push for a chance to prove himself while out on loan from Sunderland
Sunderland loanee Luis Hemir could be about to receive a major opportunity to prove himself with new club Moreirense following an injury blow to one of his teammates, according to reports.
The 22-year-old returned to his native Portugal this summer on a temporary agreement having failed to make much of an impact during his time on Wearside, but has largely struggled for minutes following fitness doubts of his own. Things have been looking up for the rangy striker in recent weeks though, with two substitute appearances in Moreirense’s past two fixtures.
And according to an update from continental outlet A Bola, the Sunderland starlet is likely to continue receiving chances in the Portuguese top flight due to an ongoing injury issue with teammate Yan Maranhão.
While Guilherme Schettine has seemingly secured his spot as Moreirense’s de facto first choice at the point of attack, scoring seven in 10 league outings so far this term, Maranhão is currently sidelined. After being ruled out of a clash against SC Braga prior to the international break, he is still out of action three weeks later, and is not expected to be fit enough to play any kind of role in Saturday’s upcoming showdown with local rivals Famalicao.
As such, Hemir could find himself bumped up the pecking order, and there is a belief that he may be handed further opportunities to prove his worth over the coming days and weeks. A Bola do, however, note that the Sunderland man is currently in the midst of a goal drought that stretches all the way back to January, when he found the back of the net for previous loan side Juventus Next Gen.
What has Luis Hemir said about his future and the possibility of playing for Sunderland again one day?
But while Hemir is seemingly still getting to grips with the rigours of senior football, he is not lacking ambition or the belief that he can come good and reach the upper echelons of the game.
In a recent interview with local Portuguese outlet TSF, when asked about Sunderland’s stellar start to the new campaign back in the North East, the attacker said: “I wish my team all the success, since I’m still a Sunderland player. But I have to focus on where I am and give my 200% for Moreirense. It has truly been an excellent journey and they are very well-prepared. The coach is good and they are in good shape.”
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Hemir was also quizzed on whether his time at Moreirense could yet prove important for a possible return to Sunderland’s first team plans, he responded: “Yes. As I said, I prefer to always think day by day, game by game, and always try to do my best. Then, when the time comes to make decisions, I choose my own future.”
He added: “I still have some goals, and that’s why I fight every day. Obviously, I also want to play at another level, the Champions League level, and one day reach the national team. I believe that one day I will achieve them.”
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