Kapsis struggling to be fit
Sunday, July 4, 2004
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Greece officials said today that Mihalis Kapsis remains doubtful for the UEFA EURO 2004™ final after the defender injured his knee in training.
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Impressive performer
The 30-year-old AEK Athens FC player suffered the injury in Greece's final training session at the Estádio da Luz, the venue for the 31st and concluding game of the tournament. Kapsis has been one of his country's most impressive performers in Portugal, playing every minute of their five matches and forming a tremendous partnership with Traianos Dellas.
Nikolaidis out
Striker Themistoklis Nikolaidis is definitely ruled out of coach Otto Rehhagel's plans, however. Nikolaidis has a back injury and did not take part in training yesterday.