You can't even call the two victories over Union and Ypsona progress. OK, AEL appear tighter and more organized with Hugo Martins on their bench, but where progress will be seen is in games against stronger opponents.
For example, the performance of the second half against Pafos was encouraging, but in order to convince AEL that they can, they will have to perform a lot against APOEL, next Sunday and then against Apollon.
These are the games that are likely to launch her and create conditions for her to go higher. If she gets points from these two matches, she is likely to remain stuck for the rest of the second group. However, if it stays close and does not lose contact with the top six, it will also be important to strengthen the energetic potential that will follow. For now, the attention is on the match with APOEL. How will AEL approach the match, how aggressive will it be, how will it present itself defensively and with competitive discipline. Unfortunately, Martins will not be on the bench due to suspension, but he will prepare his team for the best, with the most ready footballers at his disposal.
