Mantalos is far more technically better than Pelkas. Pelkas brings energy and in space he can be dangerous. But he's a classic inbetween player, not quite a dekari, not quite a striker, not a winger.
No problems with Mantalos starting at the 10 with Fortounis injured.
Have you guys heard that Australia beat USA 98-94 like a week ago? That snapped USA's 78-game winning streak since the famous Greece victory in World Championship 2006 in the semifinals. I looked at the USA team and they are definitely not gold medal material.
Really crossing my fingers that Koulouris will finally toss Mitroglou into the dustbin of history and be the starter for the STIPIKI
Hopefully he gets a big move sooner than later. He's got a bright career ahead of him.