Aris Limassol prepares for crucial match against Olympiakos

Aris Limassol is gearing up for a pivotal match against Olympiakos this Sunday at the GSP Stadium, aiming to recover lost ground after a mediocre start to the season with one win, two draws, and one defeat in the first four rounds. Manager Artyom Rachkov utilized the three-week break to conduct a mini-camp, including friendly matches against Omonia 29th May and Riga FC, to sharpen the squad's performance.

For the upcoming clash, the team will be without suspended players Sarfo and Yago, although Charalambous is expected to return to the starting lineup. Additionally, Maras is sidelined after returning injured from international duty with the Montenegro U21 team. Club spokesperson Costas Papadopoulos addressed recent transfer rumors regarding Sarfo, confirming that a €1.5 million bid from Belgian club Kortrijk was rejected as the club currently deems the player non-transferable.

Looking ahead, Aris faces a demanding schedule with six matches in less than a month, including fixtures against Ethnikos Achnas in the cup, followed by league tests against AEK, AEL, Anorthosis, and APOEL. Management remains patient with the relatively young roster, dismissing comparisons to the 2023 championship-winning side due to significant differences in squad composition and experience.