Anorthosis struggles with performance and injuries during league break

Following a 0-2 defeat to Omonoia, Anorthosis sits in 11th place with six points after nine league rounds. The team has conceded 17 goals, matching a 25-year-old negative record, while struggling significantly in attack with only seven goals scored all season. Coach Barak Itzhaki is using the current international break to address these tactical deficiencies and defensive lapses that have plagued the squad.

Key updates include the status of key defender Kiko, who suffered an adductor injury during the Omonoia match. Medical examinations ruled out a major injury, though he remains sidelined for training for several days with hopes of returning for the next official match. Additionally, Gabriel Furtado, who accumulated three yellow cards against Omonoia, is slated to miss the 11th round against Karmiotissa, though he remains eligible for the 10th-round match against Krasava ENY on November 23.

To maintain match fitness, Anorthosis held a closed-door friendly on November 12 against Ethnikos Achnas, winning 2-0 with goals from Sosa and Evagoras Charalambous. The team continues preparations at the Antonis Karas training center, aiming to climb from the lower standings when the league resumes.