After last week's disappointing draw Almaty players are hoping to redeem themselves with a strong performance against local rivals Citco.Almaty however will be without key players once again this week. Jim "Lamps" Butler is still unavailable as his stay in Fat-camp has been extended for a further week after it was reported that he gained 7 pounds in just 7 days primarily due to a 72 hour post-Champions League final binge.
"Axel" Foley is still sidelined. Despite reports in the Mirror that he is saving himself for an international cup final (June Bank holiday w/e - Turners cross) he has been quoted as saying "I am fully committed to Almaty and can't wait to be back in action".
There are also doubts over Gav "Andy Cole" Jeffery (in therapy after last week's miss) and James G (still bruised from last week's encounter).
Citco, who have lost their opening two games of the season, will be strengthened by the return of "Please don't cut me" Nige. He gave this comment in an interview with Esquire earlier on in the week: "I can't wait to get on the pitch and do battle. Alex "Glass" O'Donovan is going to shatter after my first tackle. It's just a pity that Butler boy isn't playing".
"Mini" Mark Dawson will also be looking to put one over the Almaty boys in what is sure to be an intriguing game.
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