Want to give Sapara time
By Håvard Lindheim, 31 Januar 2007, 09:03
Marek Sapara was one of the few highlights when Rosenborg only managed a 2-2-result against Bodø/Glimt. Consequently he will get new chances on the central midfield.
The 24-year old was ordered to lead the midfield, and solved the task cum laude.
"When he has decided to send off a breakthrough pass, the others can just start running. It will be dangerous anyway," assistant coach Trond Henriksen praises.
But there is always room for improvement.
"He was laying a bit deep, instead of opening rooms so a central defender could come up. But that wasn't only his fault. The central forward didn't push hard enough in the front, so that he could receive the ball and play Sapara in the second phase. That improved in the second half," Henriksen thinks.
Nevertheless, Sapara's prestations were good. He did earn the chance to be tried again on the central midfield, possibly claiming the position.
"He can't be used for the next match, against Molde, due to being called out to the National team, but on La Manga, "Sapi" will occupy the central role. When we get there we'll start working out who the season's main starting lineup will consist of," Trond Henriksen ends.