Martin Koopman admits having selection difficulties due to fitness level of Hearts of Oak players

Published on: 29 September 2023
Martin Koopman admits having selection difficulties due to fitness level of Hearts of Oak players
Martin Koopman

Hearts of Oak coach, Martin Koopman says he is experiencing a selection headache due to the fitness level of his players.

The Phobians having opened their 2023/24 Ghana Premier League campaign with a defeat against RTU, recorded their first win of the season with a 1-0 win against Nsoatreman FC at the Accra Sports Stadium.

However, in the matchday three games, Hearts of Oak will be hosted by Bofoakwa Tano at the Sunyani Coronation Park on Saturday, September, 30.

Ahead of the game, Koopman said it has been difficult for him to settle on his team due to the fitness level of his players.

“I always look for balance in the team because a lot of players are at the same level and sometimes it is not easy for the coach.

“We have a young squad and when I said five players were on the same level and sometimes I choose for another balance.

“If I want more attacking, then I use another midfield maybe also another winger.

“So all together we are one family so I have to choose and that is the way to make success," he added.

The game has been scheduled to kick off at 15:00GMT.

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