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 executed effectively in his absence, and lots of anticipate him to maintain his place between the sticks.
Runjaic is nonetheless rooting for Okoye to return to the place.
“Okoye has at all times been our primary, even when he wasn’t out there. I’m comfortable he’s again. I can’t inform you if he’ll play in Cremona, however he’s prepared,” Runjaic advised the membership’s official web site.
“He’s educated effectively and has additionally used this era to mirror on himself, rising stronger. We’re comfortable to have him again and place confidence in him.”
The Zebras will likely be visitors of Cremonese in a Serie A recreation on Monday evening (at the moment).
