In the run-up to Apollon’s local derby against Aris, for the opening match of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan, regarding team news, reports of Douadou’s impending transfer, the loss in the final warm-up match against Nea Salamina, the club’s debts to the government, and matters concerning the Limassol team—the “blue-and-whites’” press officer, Fanourios Konstantinou, in statements he gave to SPOR FM 95.0.
Here is what he said in detail:
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On the season opener against Aris: “We have a week ahead of us before the match against Aris. Our elimination was a bitter blow and affected us. The team has been working on fitness with double training sessions. Now we’ll focus on tactics. After being eliminated by Brann, there was disappointment; now our focus is solely on Cyprus. We have a tough schedule early on; the final results will show what we’ve accomplished. Everyone will give it their all; Aris has given us a tough time in recent years. Our only goal is victory. Apollon will be strong and competitive.”
On the team’s current situation: “As for Kvidta, the odds aren’t in his favor. It’s looking tough for Rodrigues. The absences of Thomas and Weisbeck are well-known. Losada will have to manage these absences.”
On the friendly match against Nea Salamina: “The team was quite tired due to double training sessions; we knew we wouldn’t be fresh. Overall, it wasn’t a game from which we could draw any reliable conclusions because of the double training sessions that preceded it.”
The fans are there. Advance ticket sales for the match begin tomorrow; there are 1,500 tickets available in the South Stand.”
Regarding the reports about Duoduo: “There’s nothing substantial, Duoduo. If there is, we’ll let you know.”
On transfers: “We’ve finalized our transfers for both rosters.”
On the tax issue: “The team president is handling it.”
