Levski Sofia prepares for TuesdayS Supercup clash against Ludogorets wiht a boost to their attacking options, as forward Mustafa Sangare returns to contention after a recent muscle injury. The Supercup,traditionally held between the Bulgarian First League champions and the Bulgarian Cup winners,marks the official start of the domestic season. While Sangare is expected to be available, head coach Julio Velazquez will be without winger Karl Fabien, who continues to recover from a similar injury and is unlikely to feature in initial matches.
Mustafa Sangare is back in contention for Levski Sofia ahead of Tuesday’s Supercup clash against Ludogorets.
The Malian forward has been sidelined recently with a muscle issue, causing him to miss recent friendlies against Trencin (2-1) and Vihren (3-1). However, head coach Julio Velazquez has reassured fans that the injury is not serious, opting to give Sangare additional rest.
The 27-year-old completed a full training session on Monday and is now expected to be available for selection in the Supercup final, a key early-season contest that sets the tone for the Bulgarian domestic campaign. The match is scheduled for 6:00 PM local time at the Vasil Levski National Stadium.
Levski also welcomed new signing Juan Pereira to training on Friday. The Colombian was greeted warmly by supporters who attended the session, eager to meet their latest addition and request autographs.
Karl Fabien remains the only player unavailable for selection for Julio Velazquez. The winger continues his recovery from a muscle injury and is currently undergoing individual training. Reports from “Tema Sport” indicate that Fabien is likely to miss the team’s initial official matches.
Levski will hold closed-door training sessions on Saturday and Sunday, both beginning at 3:00 PM.
