Pafos FC prepares for Conference League match against Twente

Pafos FC is set to face Dutch side Twente on Thursday, November 5, at 22:00 at the De Grolsch Veste stadium for the third matchday of the UEFA Conference League's league phase. The Cypriot team, currently 27th in the standings with one draw and one defeat, enters the contest under difficult circumstances as they face a formidable opponent currently ranked sixth and in top form following a dominant 9-0 victory in their previous outing.

Manager Ricardo Sa Pinto confirmed a depleted squad, noting that several key players are unavailable. Goldar, Ngamaleu, Pepe, and Biel did not travel due to injuries, while Mammadov, Jague, Noro, and Patrao remain excluded from the European squad list. Despite these challenges and a demanding schedule, the manager stated that the team remains motivated, noting that even a draw would be considered a positive result against the favored hosts.

The team completed their final training session at the FC Twente Stadion ahead of the match. The management and coaching staff emphasized that while Twente is the clear favorite given their current domestic performance and European momentum, Pafos aims to produce a competitive performance in the challenging atmosphere of Enschede.