Omonia's Jure Balkovec faces injury concern following match against AEL

Omonia Nicosia is dealing with injury concerns regarding left-back Jure Balkovec following their recent match against AEL. During the game, Balkovec requested to be substituted in the 65th-68th minute due to persistent discomfort, leading coach Henning Berg to replace him with Odubajo. While initial assessments suggest a potential muscle issue for the Slovenian defender, his condition remains under investigation pending further medical examinations.

The team is also managing the recovery of Duvern, who exited the same match with what was initially identified as cramps, and continues to be without injured players Christou and Nego. These injuries create significant roster challenges for Omonia ahead of their upcoming Europa League fixture against NEC Nijmegen on November 5th. Coach Berg must prepare for the match in the Netherlands without several players, including Akinyola, Viktoros, Aiting, and Odubajo, who were not included in the European squad list. The status of Balkovec and Duvern remains uncertain, adding pressure to Omonia's preparations for both the continental competition and their next domestic league challenge against Anorthosis.