Aris FC coach eyes defensive reinforcements during Italy training camp

Aris FC has begun the crucial second phase of its pre-season training in Italy, though coach Michalis Grigoriou highlighted significant concerns regarding the team's defensive lineup. The squad departed with several gaps in its defense, a situation Grigoriou hopes will be addressed promptly.

"The main concern is the defense, where the biggest gaps are," Grigoriou stated before the team's departure. "We expect reinforcements and believe the necessary moves will be made by the end of the second phase."

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The main concern is the defense, where the biggest gaps are. We expect reinforcements and believe the necessary moves will be made by the end of the second phase.

The team's time in Italy will be dedicated to intensive tactical work. Grigoriou aims to build upon the playing philosophy established at the end of the previous season, integrating new elements to refine the team's overall performance. The coach emphasized the importance of avoiding injuries during this physically demanding period, which also includes several friendly matches.

"We are leaving for the second stage, which is the most important since we started," Grigoriou said. "Everything is going well so far. The most important thing is to avoid injuries. The second stage is more demanding. There are also friendly matches. We need to stay away from injuries and work on specific issues, and through the friendlies, identify any weaknesses and the moves that need to be made."

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We are leaving for the second stage, which is the most important since we started. Everything is going well so far. The most important thing is to avoid injuries. The second stage is more demanding. There are also friendly matches. We need to stay away from injuries and work on specific issues, and through the friendlies, identify any weaknesses and the moves that need to be made.