Elimination by Paphos in the Conference League, then another setback in the domestic championship - Omonia, led by our Stevan Jovetić and Novica Eraković, with a minus 12 from the top, has practically already said goodbye to its championship dreams.
The "Greens" drew with Apollon last night (1:1), and that match was marked by Jovetić's red card in stoppage time.
According to Cypriot media, the Montenegrin captain was sent off for grabbing one of the opposing players by the neck.
"There can be no excuse, especially not for such an experienced player... On top of all that, the team loses him for the next two games against Paphos and APOEL," he writes. portal "TS".
For Jovetić, it was only the second red card of his career, having previously been sent off only in 2020 when he wore the Monaco jersey.
"Coach Janis Anastasiou again avoided criticizing him publicly, even though we asked him a question at the press conference," adds the Cypriot portal, alluding to Jovetic's recent anger when the head coach replaced him.
Anastasius had a short answer.
"I didn't see what happened with Jovetic. It's not pleasant that he got a red card, he's a quality player that we need. I'll see him and talk to him."
All of this does not change the fact that Cyprus is enjoying the mastery of the championship's best player.
"Omonia fans are certainly happy to have the opportunity to watch a high-class player in the green jersey, even at the age of 35. The ball is in his court and it's up to him not to spoil the beautiful pictures he has offered them so far," concludes the aforementioned portal.
The Montenegrin maestro has played 19 games for the Nicosia team this season, scoring six times.
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