Marquinhos signed five more times in games like Monday's
They are counting backwards in APOEL ahead of the “eternal” derby with Omonia next Monday (1/5, 19:00). The only goal for the “blue and yellow” is victory, which if it comes will be the first in the second phase of the championship.
The “clover” may not be motivated by points, but there is the prestige factor that plays a huge role. Therefore, the game will have a high level of difficulty for the “blue and yellow” who will have to present themselves focused and substantial to leave with the victory.
In order to succeed, some “key” players who did not perform well in the previous period will have to step up. One of them is Marquinios. The Brazilian has proven that he can bring points to his team and put his signature in games like Monday's.
The charismatic winger has scored seven goals so far in the league. Five of those were in derbies. More specifically, the Brazilian scored against Anorthosis, Apollon, Omonia, AEK and Ari. Against the “blue and white” in fact, his goal gave APOEL the victory.
It is not an exaggeration to say that Markinios is the man of the derbies this year for the “blue and yellow”. However, lately he has been going through a phase of deformation, something that directly affects the team. APOEL is in great need, not only of goals, but also of the Brazilian's individual actions with which he can create imbalance at any time in any defense.
Consequently, starting from the match with Omonia, it is very important that the 26-year-old shows himself improved and does what he did five other times during the season. To put his signature on another derby.
