The first Ibora-Kini samples: The pillar in “6” and the… multitool!

They made their first appearance with the red and whites Vithene Ibora and Kini in Olympiakos’ friendly with Sabah.

The former playing for 90 minutes, making the match a “joke”, while the latter fought from the 63rd minute onwards. Both showed some of the elements that characterize them and some reasons why they were acquired. Although early, notes can be taken from their unofficial debut.

THE Ibora he is a pure ‘6’, a pillar in midfield with an aristocratic style. This… can be seen from afar! Because with his body and the way he passes, distributes, marks in the field of play, he shows that he has too much confidence and trust in himself. As it is reasonable for this to happen, since he has huge performances in his career, a rich record and a trophy case that is… dizzying. As well as transfers of millions to follow him.

THE Olympic in the first part he didn’t play well, making several blocking mistakes. However, most of the times the ball went through his feet Ibora, he was getting forward properly or at least finding teammates. Obviously he also made mistakes, but it was clear that he was one of the few who played with one and quickly, helping in the passing game and freeing up his teammates.

Is football player-pillar, player who does not leave his position and moves to “6”. He doesn’t often leave his area of ​​responsibility, which also helped him in his marking, recording several steals of the ball. We didn’t wait for today’s match to see his quality, but we wanted to see his fitness level and his condition. It’s definitely getting a positive sign for sure, but it’s too early to draw conclusions and we’re just capturing some data.

At the same time, Mr Kini he also played for half an hour, after there were several interruptions (cooling break, changes). Nevertheless, he managed to show things. He had a part in the equalizing goal, after he makes a wonderful hole ball to Fortune which goes back to El Arabi and he takes out take-put him Masura even unintentionally. He participated in the offensive part, while he showed that he is a full-back (even though he is right-handed, he played on the left since he is used there as well) who puts his feet to the fire, goes strong in the phases and does not “chew”.

Technically, he looks at a good level and can use both feet, although he is obviously better with his “good” right foot. It is as it seems the definition of multitool and polytheist, with Diego Martinez to know him inside and out and to be one of the fighting players he had in Granada that he built to compete in Europe while attracting attention in La Liga.

Wait for it to exist obviously, since it’s early. However, in the next two very strong friendlies (with Rangers, Norwich) we will see other elements from the two aforementioned.