Anorthosis prepares for league opener amid injury updates

Anorthosis Famagusta is finalizing preparations for the upcoming league season, with coaching staff managing the fitness of key players ahead of the debut match against AEL on August 30, 2026. The team’s captain, Kostakis Artymatas, is currently not at 100% capacity and will be sidelined for the final friendly match against Karmiotissa to ensure his recovery for the championship opener. Additionally, Michalis Ioannou and Stefanos Charalambous are confirmed to be absent from the upcoming friendly fixture.

Dutch player Yoell van Nieff is also undergoing a cautious recovery process. Having played only 45 minutes during a friendly against Atromitos in Poland, Van Nieff was benched during the recent match against APOEL. Head coach El Maestro is closely monitoring his progress and may grant him limited playing time during the final test against Karmiotissa. Meanwhile, players Da Cruz and Middendorp are expected to be included in the squad for the final warm-up match. The administration, led by Marangos, has recently implemented significant support measures for the players as the club strives to integrate these returning athletes into the squad for the competitive season ahead.