Kostas Stafylidis expected to return for APOEL against Aris

APOEL defender Kostas Stafylidis is approaching his return to competitive action after recovering from an injury. The player has commenced parts of the team's regular training sessions. Under the guidance of coach Pablo Garcia, Stafylidis is gradually increasing his training intensity to reach the required level of fitness. There is optimism within the club that he will be available for the second matchday fixture against Aris. Stafylidis is considered an important creative asset for the team's tactical plans. He has been absent from the lineup due to his health issues, and his reintegration is aimed at strengthening the team's performance. The team continues its preparation process as of March 25, 2026.