Aris Limassol faces defensive challenges and issues with closing out matches

Following the first nine rounds of the Cypriot championship, Aris Limassol is facing clear signs of defensive instability under the management of coach Rajkov. The team has maintained a clean sheet in only two of their matches during this period, highlighting a significant area for improvement as the club seeks to remain competitive at the top of the table.

Furthermore, the team has struggled significantly with match management after taking the lead. In three specific instances—the opening game against Apollon, a match against AEK, and a recent encounter with APOEL—Aris secured an early lead but failed to preserve the result, resulting in dropped points. Reports indicate that the squad has been more effective when playing away from their home ground, having collected nine points on the road compared to six points gathered at their home stadium, Alphamega.

As the league enters its next phase, the focus for Rajkov and his coaching staff remains on improving concentration during critical final minutes. The team is currently preparing for their upcoming fixture, where they will host Nea Salamina, hoping to rectify these defensive lapses and establish the consistency required for a title push.