Apollon faces player shortage ahead of Olympiacos match

Apollon Limassol is dealing with significant roster challenges as they prepare for their upcoming match against Olympiacos. The team is coming off a frustrating 2-2 draw against Pafos, where they surrendered a lead after conceding a penalty in the 88th minute. This result has left the squad eager to improve their performance and avoid repeating past failures against their next opponent.

Head coach Hernan Losada faces a difficult task in selecting his lineup due to a long list of absences. Malekkides and Escriche are suspended, while Asoro, Leewenberg, Spoljaric, and Andreou are sidelined with injuries. Furthermore, the participation of Rodrigues remains highly doubtful, forcing the coaching staff to experiment with tactical adjustments. Given the lack of natural wingers available beyond Thomas, Losada is expected to deploy players out of their primary positions, with Balogiannis tipped to replace Malekkides in the defensive rotation.