Goalkeeper selection at Ethnikos Achnas: Ioakeim Toumpas replaces Luka Flores

Following a managerial decision by Vesko Mihajlovic, Cypriot goalkeeper Ioakeim Toumpas has become the primary choice for Ethnikos Achnas over Brazilian goalkeeper Luka Flores. Coach Mihajlovic evaluated both players, concluding that Toumpas demonstrated greater stability and performance in critical matches. Specifically, Toumpas was credited with key saves in games against Anorthosis, Olympiakos, and Akritas, contributing significantly to the team's points. Conversely, Flores faced criticism following a costly error during Mihajlovic's debut match against AEK. After being sidelined, Flores departed the club and made critical public statements regarding his tenure. Media reports suggest that while Flores expressed dissatisfaction, the management and local observers consider Toumpas's consistent performances as the justification for the change in the starting lineup.