The Brazilian is expected to replace Petrovic in the starting lineup
Today, APOEL fights its first battle against Riga on Latvian soil for the play-off phase of the Europa League. The champions will aim to return to our island with the 'double' in their luggage, holding tight to their qualifying ticket, with the aim of redeeming it in the replay a week later (29/8, 20:00).
David Gajejo is forced to build his plan without Petrovic, Dogala and Sarfo.
More specifically regarding the absence of Petrovic, the Serb will be absent from the starting line-up for the first time this year due to his suspension in the game with Slovan and his place is expected to be filled by Cipriano.
The 21-year-old Brazilian central defender showed very good figures whenever he was given the opportunity and the chances of returning to the starting XI are collected!
At yesterday's press conference, the coach of the “blue and yellow” emphasized that Riga's strong point is the high game. Therefore, throwing the “giant” Cipriano (1.97 cm) into the playing role largely neutralizes the opponent's offensive strategy, as in aerial disputes the APOEL footballer is the… absolute boss.
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Yiannis Theodoridis
