AEK Larnaca faces managerial crisis ahead of league start

AEK Larnaca is currently searching for a new head coach following the departure of Mauro Camoranesi, a move that has significantly impacted the team just two weeks before the start of the championship. With the season opener against APOEL approaching, technical director Xavi Roca is leading the effort to secure a replacement. Although rumors initially linked Aleksey Shpilevsky to the position, these reports were quickly refuted, and the club is currently in advanced negotiations with other, yet-to-be-disclosed, candidates. The process is reportedly complicated by high financial demands from potential coaches and the urgent need for a manager who can lead the team immediately.

In terms of roster management, Xavi Roca has been actively reshaping the squad, securing new signings including Sven Kohler, Brian Olivan, Atanas Trica, and Brambte. To accommodate these changes and maintain the squad's efficiency, players like Dani Enrique and Jairo Izquierdo have been transferred to Omonia Aradippou, with further exits expected. In the interim, Inaki Astiz has been tasked with overseeing the team's preparations until a permanent head coach is appointed. The club aims to finalize this critical decision before the end of the week to ensure the team is prepared for its upcoming competitive commitments.