Aris Limassol faces team challenges and transfer rumors

Aris Limassol is working to improve its performance following an inconsistent start to the first four matchdays of the season. The team, aiming for a leading role, views the upcoming match against Olympiacos as a critical test of its current capabilities. Coach Aliaksandr Radzkou will be without the suspended players Sarfo and Yago for this Sunday's fixture, though Charalampos Charalambous is expected to return to the starting lineup.

Off the pitch, Aris officials have addressed ongoing speculation regarding the future of player Sarfo. Club spokesperson Kostas Papadopoulos confirmed that a bid from the Belgian club Kortrijk, reportedly reaching 1.5 million euros including bonuses, was rejected. The club maintains that the player is not currently for sale, emphasizing that they are waiting for the appropriate time and valuation for any potential transfers.

Additionally, the team's leadership has downplayed comparisons to the 2023 championship squad. Papadopoulos noted that the current team is significantly younger and in a transitional phase, making direct comparisons to the past three years unfair. He emphasized that the club's focus remains on integrating new, young talent, which requires time before the team reaches its full potential.