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Aris FC begins new season with first training session
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Aris FC begins new season with first training session

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Aris FC begins its new season with the first training session scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at the New Rysio facilities.
  • Head coach Michalis Grigoriou will lead an intensive preparation period lasting about a month and a half, including at least four friendly matches.
  • The team's roster is still being finalized, with some player situations, like Alvaro Tejero and Dudu Rodrigues, remaining open, while Tom Dele-Bashiru is expected to miss the initial training phase.

Aris FC officially kicks off its new season with the team's first training session scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at their New Rysio facilities. This marks the beginning of a demanding preparation cycle nearly two months after the conclusion of the previous league championship.

Head coach Michalis Grigoriou will oversee the squad, embarking on an intensive preparation period expected to last approximately six weeks. This phase will include rigorous training sessions and at least four friendly matches, with some games taking place in Greece and others during the main training camp in Italy.

The club's roster continues to take shape as the management pursues further reinforcements. Despite ongoing efforts, a satisfactory number of players will be available for the start of training. The current roster lists 27 players, though the actual number participating may be smaller after accounting for youth players and those with uncertain futures.

Specific player situations remain fluid. The futures of Alvaro Tejero and Dudu Rodrigues are uncertain, and they might not join the team for the initial training phase in Ptolemaida. Meanwhile, Tom Dele-Bashiru is confirmed to be absent from the first session, as he remains in England awaiting the finalization of his move to Greece. It is unlikely he will participate in the early stages of preparation.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.