The freshness of Carvalho, the tiredness of Kamaras and Fortounis, who is at the gates

Agibu Kamara carried more weight on his shoulders than he deserved in his debut season at Olympiakos.

The 20-year-old Guinean forward made just one appearance for Lille’s first-team last season (in the cup tie against Dijon in February 2021, a game in which he scored), while appearing in 33 games this season with the red and white has played with a harvest of six goals and five assists. The difference is huge.

At the same time, it should be borne in mind that Agibu was absent from the Piraeus team for the whole of January because of the Africa Cup of Nations, played two games with the national team of Guinea, also had an injury problem and in general one had an additional burden. So it made sense that he was showing signs of fatigue in the past few days.

The African footballer has every right to rest and Pedro Martins is ready to guide him properly and give him the breath he needs. After all, Agibu is no longer alone. The Portugal coach now relies on compatriot Joao Carvalho, while Costas Fortounis is also on target.

There is Carvalho…

Carvalho, with his quality, the freshness he brings to his game and his offer in those first games in Greece, allows the red and white coach to stay a little full in the case of Agibu Kamaras. While the two players have different characteristics, they move in the same spaces on the field, so nothing changes dramatically in Martins’ design.

… and Fortune

In addition, there is now the solution from Fortounis, both for the league playoffs and for the two or three difficult cup games. In fact, due to the veteran striker’s several-month absence through injury, the Portugal coach will need to manage him properly and split time between Greek ace Carvalho and Agibu Kamaras until the end of the season.

For example, Agibu Kamara, Bandiungu Fadiga could enter this equation and replace him. They have similar qualities, they play in the same positions, attacking midfielder and winger, and he should get chances in the next few games as well so Martins can assess him for the new season.

With many changes against Mars

From there to the game against Mars (6/3, 19:00, Novasports Prime and Live from Sportish), Olympiakos will go into another league game with a changed half of their line-up.

Agibu Kamaras will catch his breath, Tikinio is likely to be protected as he gets out of trouble in the game against Asteras Tripoli, possibly the Portuguese will protect Manolas, possibly one of Ambilas or Mandi Kamaras will remain on the bench while Pappas is punished and Reabciuk.