Early Vacationers Announced

Sport has announced the list of twelve players who will begin their vacations early -- after Sunday's game against Portuguesa. Originally the club had suggested that the players would begin their vacations after last Sunday's game against Atlético Mineiro.

Some of the names, like Magrão, Igor, Durval, Dutra, and Sandro Goiano, are unsurprising. Others are extremely surprising. Why would Sport send Enílton, whose loan ends at the end of the year, on an early vacation? The only possible answer is that the team intends to bring him back. That's a depressing thought -- he doesn't belong anywhere near a Libertadores team. Francisco Alex will also start his vacation early-- he has played in nine games out of seventy this year. He has barely played, so why would Sport be interested in renewing his loan deal? Luciano Henrique is on loan with Sport until the end of December. He also has a contract with Santos until the end of December. He will be a free agent at the end of the year, he is good when healthy but almost always hurt, and there has been no news of negotiations with Sport. Carlinhos Bala, too, will start his vacation early. Does this mean that he and Sport have reached a deal regarding his return to the team? He said that he would only accept an early release once he knew what his situation would be next year, but there has yet to be an announcement regarding his possible return.

The full list:
Magrão (goalie)
Igor (central defender)
Durval (central defender)
Dutra (left fullback)
Bia (volante)
Sandro Goiano (volante)
Fumagalli (midfielder)
Luciano Henrique (midfielder)
Francisco Alex (midfielder)
Enílton (forward)
Carlinhos Bala (forward)
Wilson (forward)