The Romanian coach is expected to make changes in the defensive line
Valentin Roberges is preparing to return to competitive action with the resumption of the championship.
The Apollon stopper has not yet made an appearance in the play-offs since the straight red card he received in the match against AEL deprived them of his participation against AEK and Omonia.
The void of the Frenchman was well deserved the Ekpolo who, despite the fact that it is not his natural position, was flawless and won the impressions and also the trust of Bogdan Antone.
Now with “Robbie” normally at the disposal of the Romanian technician, the latter has a small dilemma to face ahead of the showdown with Aris in “Alfamega”. This dilemma is whether he will keep the duo of stoppers Ekpolo – Payburns who were excellent with AEK and Omonia, or will “break” this duo for the sake of Roberge.
Logic says that the French defender will get a starting jersey since his value is indisputable and he is beyond valuable to the team. It is also possible that Ekpolos will play on the right end of the rear guard and one of Filiotis and Mavria will be placed on the left… due to the absence of Hamas.
In any case, in Apollo they want to approach the difficult game with their fellow citizen with absolute concentration, in order to continue the “counterattack” they are doing with Antone in ” steering wheel”.
