Omonia coach Henning Berg addresses defensive issues following poor run of form

Omonia Nicosia is currently facing a challenging period, having secured only one draw and two losses in their last three matches across Cypriot and European competitions. Under manager Henning Berg, the team has struggled significantly with defensive instability, conceding eight goals in their most recent three games, including four against Benfica. This is a sharp decline from their earlier season performance, during which they conceded only eight goals in 14 matches and kept seven clean sheets against formidable opponents like Celta and Celje.

The decline in form is attributed to both defensive errors and attacking inefficiency. Personnel changes in the backline, exacerbated by the absence of Coulibaly and injuries to players like Nego, have forced Berg to experiment with various defensive configurations, including deploying Duverne as a center-back and giving Victoras playing time.

Currently, Omonia sits four points behind league leaders AEK. The team is now preparing for a crucial upcoming match against AEL on Saturday. Manager Henning Berg is under pressure to rectify these tactical and physical issues to maintain competitiveness in the league, with the club aiming to close the gap on the top of the table.