Levski coach Nikolay Kostov is considering different options for how the starting line-up of the “blues” will look in the derby with CSKA on Saturday. The match at the “Vasil Levski” National Stadium starts at 16:15. The specialist will in all probability bet on Fabio Lima on the right wing from the first minute.
The Blues winger picked up an injury check with Sportist (Svoge) on March 23 but is now fit to play. The Brazilian suffered a hamstring strain that ruled him out for four matches. The coaching staff decided not to risk him from the first minute against Beroe (1:0) in the last round and he appeared in the game in the 61st minute in place of Patrik Mislovic. The 27-year-old winger has scored two goals in six matches since the start of spring. The Brazilian scored one of them with a decisive and very beautiful goal, bringing success over Heber with 1:0 in Pazardzhik.
Kostov’s decision to start Lima against CSKA will leave his Everton compatriot Bala on the bench. The coach will certainly not touch Marin Petkov. The 20-year-old youth international is in excellent shape and has been Levski’s sharpest player since the start of the second half of the season, with five goals scored. On the other hand, Everton’s Bala has not been able to adapt well to his native football, shows passives in forward positions and is still looking for his first goal.
Nikolay Kostov with dilemmas before the derby with CSKA
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