The suspension of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan due to national team commitments came at a very crucial point for APOEL!
The “blue-and-yellows” got off to a grueling start in this… marathon with four consecutive derbies under difficult conditions, since both the delayed completion of transfers and the numerous injuries prevented Nikos Papadopoulos from working with his squad as much as he would have liked, a fact that was reflected in the matches, where the team’s overall performance showed many ups and downs.
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The Nicosia team may not have managed to achieve the best results, earning just four points, but it did show some promising signs and, at the very least, headed into the three-week break with a draw against Apollon, coming away with a positive result from the “Alphamega Stadium,” where they traditionally struggle.
Now, everyone at “Archangelos” has set their sights on the resumption of the league, with the sole goal of making the most of the… break to catch their breath, but also to work hard so they can return in better form.
The Greek coach gave his players a four-day break and expects them back on September 28 to begin preparations for the return to competitive action. The main priority is for APOEL to develop cohesion and adapt as well as possible to the coach’s game plan.
At the same time, the break provides an opportunity to significantly reduce the number of players on the injury list, with Mancini, Carillo, Marquinhos, and Laifis expected to rejoin the squad. On the other hand, Kattirtzis and Pieros Sotiriou will need more time to recover.
