Anorthosis struggles amid defensive concerns and injury updates

Anorthosis Famagusta recently suffered a 0-2 defeat against Omonia, highlighting significant tactical and defensive deficiencies. The club has conceded 17 goals in nine matches, marking its worst defensive start in 25 years. Currently sitting in 11th place with six points, the team is struggling with both offensive output and defensive consistency, recording only seven goals so far this season. Head coach Barak Itzhaki is under pressure to rectify these issues during the current international break, with the team relying heavily on left-back Kiko for creative play.

Regarding squad availability, relief has arrived as medical examinations confirmed that Kiko’s groin injury is not severe, making him potentially available for the upcoming match against Krasava ENY on November 23. Meanwhile, forward Gabriel Furtado, who accumulated three yellow cards, will be available for the Krasava match but will serve his suspension during the subsequent encounter against Karmiotissa. To maintain match fitness, Anorthosis has scheduled a closed-door friendly match against Ethnikos Achnas on November 12 at the Antonis Papadopoulos training center.