Udinese head coach Kosta Runjaic has maintained whole belief in Maduka Okoye regardless of the goalkeeper’s two-month ban for his involvement in a betting scandal.
Okoye was handed the ban after he was alleged to have intentionally picked up a yellow card in a Serie A match involving Udinese and Lazio within the 2023/24 season.
The Nigeria worldwide is now free to return to motion once more after serving the ban.
Romania worldwide Răzvan Sava has accomplished effectively in his absence, and plenty of anticipate him to maintain his place between the sticks.
Runjaic is nevertheless rooting for Okoye to return to the place.
“Okoye has at all times been our primary, even when he wasn’t obtainable. I’m pleased he’s again. I can’t let you know if he’ll play in Cremona, however he’s prepared,” Runjaic informed the membership’s official web site.
“He’s skilled effectively and has additionally used this era to replicate on himself, rising stronger. We’re pleased to have him again and think about him.”
The Zebras shall be visitors of Cremonese in a Serie A recreation on Monday night time (immediately).
