Aris Limassol spokesperson updates on team injuries and upcoming friendly match
Aris Limassol spokesperson Costas Papadopoulos provided updates regarding the team's upcoming friendly match against Liefering and the medical status of goalkeeper Vana Alves. The match against the Austrian club, which serves as a youth development side for Red Bull Salzburg, is expected to be a competitive encounter that will allow the coaching staff to evaluate the team's current form.
Regarding the squad, it was confirmed that goalkeeper Vana Alves suffered an injury, with his recovery period estimated at six to eight weeks. In response, the club is currently evaluating its goalkeeping options to determine whether further reinforcements are necessary before the transfer window closes. Meanwhile, backup goalkeeper Zandro is reportedly performing well during the training sessions.
As the club monitors Alves's rehabilitation progress, management is considering its next steps in the transfer market to ensure squad depth. No further information was provided regarding the scheduling of the upcoming match against Apollon Limassol at this time.