Omonia prepares for second leg against Kairat Almaty

Omonia Nicosia is preparing for the second leg of the Champions League second qualifying round against Kairat Almaty, scheduled for Wednesday, July 30, at 18:00 in Kazakhstan. Following a 1-0 victory in the first leg at the GSP Stadium, Omonia carries a slender lead into the away match. Coach Henning Berg must address the absence of Loïc Nego, who received a red card in the first match, with Stefan Simic or Moses Odubajo being considered for the right-back position. Additionally, Lois Diony is working on his fitness but is not expected to be rushed by the technical staff.

Kairat Almaty recently ascended to the top of the Kazakhstan league standings with 45 points after a 2-1 victory over Ordabasy. However, the club faces a significant setback as their Portuguese midfielder Jorginho, a key starter, sustained an injury only eight minutes into that match. His availability for Wednesday's encounter is in doubt, leaving a vacancy in the squad that Oiva Yukoala, who scored as a substitute, may fill. The match will be held at the Central Stadium in Almaty, which features a natural grass surface, marking a significant change in conditions for the visiting Cypriot side.