AEL Limassol focuses on team chemistry ahead of the new season

As the Cypriot football championship approaches, AEL Limassol is intensifying preparations under the guidance of head coach Hugo Martins. With the league season scheduled to begin on August 30 with a home match against Anorthosis at the Alphamega Stadium, the club is prioritizing team homogeneity following a series of summer transfers. Martins is looking to refine his squad through upcoming friendly matches against ENY and Aris, which will serve as critical opportunities to correct tactical weaknesses observed during their training camp in Poland and finalize the starting lineup.

In terms of squad composition, the team faces a setback as midfielder Julius Söke undergoes surgery for a groin injury. To compensate for his absence, Hugo Martins is evaluating options, with Davor Zdravkovski and Joao Tavares identified as primary candidates for the defensive midfield role. The club remains open to further personnel reinforcements as they aim to secure a position in the top six of the league. The administration and technical staff are committed to a strategy of steady hard work to restore the team's competitiveness and engage their fanbase throughout the campaign.