Greek Aris are not optimally prepared for the first match against Dynamo Kyiv in the 3rd qualifying round of the Conference League.
Jakub BrabecAris centre-back Jakub Brabec is still recovering from the injury he got during the off-season training, and his appearance on the pitch in the first match with Dynamo is unlikely. In any case, these days the 31-year-old footballer continues to train on an individual programme. At the same time, the Aris coaching staff expects Brabec to return by the return meeting with Kyiv.
It should be noted that Brabec is the main player of the Aris defence. Last season he played 31 games for this club in all tournaments. The Czech missed both matches against Ararat-Yerevan in the 2nd qualifying round of the Conference League due to injury. The last time Brabec was on the pitch a month ago, in one of Aris' friendlies.
Besides, Aris striker Kike Saverio will definitely not play with Dinamo. During yesterday's training session of his team, the 24-year-old Ecuadorian was injured, and the medical examination revealed ligament damage.
The first match between Aris and Dinamo will take place next Thursday, 10 August, in Thessaloniki. A week later, on 17 August, the rivals will play the return match in Bucharest.
