Pafos FC prepares for crucial Europa League rematch against Salzburg

Pafos FC is set to host Red Bull Salzburg this Thursday at 20:00 at the Alphamega Stadium for the second leg of the Europa League third qualifying round. The Cypriot side is aiming to overturn a 0-1 deficit from the first match in Austria to secure a spot in the playoffs. If successful, Pafos will face Mjällby of Sweden in the next stage.

Manager Ricardo Sa Pinto faces several selection challenges, with Kyriakidis, Gorter, and Jaja ruled out. Additionally, Sema is suspended due to his dismissal in the first leg, while players including Correia, Kina, Brito, Anderson, Mae, and Bruno are battling fitness issues. Despite these setbacks, the team draws confidence from their strong home record at the Alphamega Stadium, where they have previously achieved significant victories against clubs like Villarreal and Slavia Prague. The squad remains optimistic, citing previous successful comebacks in European competitions as motivation for another high-intensity performance.