Anorthosis prepares for the season opener with final friendly against Karmiotissa

Anorthosis Famagusta will play its final pre-season friendly match against Karmiotissa this Saturday, August 22, at 19:00 at the Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium. This game serves as the final test for coach El Maestro before the official championship opener against AEL Limassol on August 30. While tactical preparations remain a focus, with the team experimenting between 3-4-3 and 4-4-2 formations, the club is prioritizing player fitness.

Managerial decisions regarding personnel include resting captain Kostakis Artymatas to ensure his availability for the AEL clash. Other players, such as Joel van Nieff, are being carefully integrated back into the squad, while Michalis Ioannou and Stefanos Charalambous remain sidelined. Although reports conflict slightly on the availability of some players, the club confirms that Charalambous is out for two to three weeks with an ankle sprain. The team aims to improve ball possession following a recent 3-1 loss to APOEL, as the coaching staff looks to finalize their tactical plan for the upcoming league campaign.