Gor Mahia head coach Jonathan McKinstry is not losing sleep over the unavailability of two influential players ahead of their next weekend’s league game against Murang’a Seal.The defending champions will travel to Murang’a, for a date with the league debutants, without the duo of Kevin Omondi and assistant captain Geoffrey Ochieng.Omondi will miss the game as he saw red last weekend in the Mashemeji Derby while Ochieng is injured.Ochieng was rushed to the hospital last Sunday and was admitted for overnight observation, after complaining of severe headaches.The left-back will consequently miss the game against Seal where Gor will be looking to bag maximum points and inch closer to their 21st league title.Omondi on the other hand boasts of an impressive record in between the Gor sticks as he has conceded just 13 goals in 26 matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_8063298##The first leg of the tie ended in a barren draw that the North Irishman believes Gor will pick maximum points even in the absence of the two players.Sigh of relief as Gor Mahia defender Geoffrey Ochieng is discharged from hospitalAnd ahead of the return match, McKinstry, who is keen on retaining the title he won on his debut season, expects an interesting tie, attaching it to the fact that the Seals love high-profile matches.‘It is an interesting match; they like to play, and their venue is suitable for football,” remarked the gaffer.“We are expecting an interesting duel. We know a lot of pitches are pathetic now due to the rain, but I am sure the Murang’a is one of the best pitches around, and we are looking forward to having a feel of it.”Mozzart Bet Cup: Ruthless Police whip Sofapaka to storm into semisAt the same time, the former Uganda national team head coach acknowledged being frustrated in the first leg tie with Seals’ antics of seating deep.He hinted at unleashing something different in the game to counter Seal’s style of play.“In the first leg, they largely packed the bus and made it difficult in a match. I felt we needed to get maximum points. It will be interesting to see how they approach the game because, in front of their fans, one would expect them to come out and play more, but we are prepared for both scenarios. If they come out and play, we know there will be enough space to be utilised, and if they sit deep, then we have to use the ball well, get our rotation perfectly, and our finishes should be on target,” he told the club’s media team.
