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AEL: Martins Knows How to Motivate His Players

Published January 8, 2026, 07:24

AEL is preparing for tomorrow's (8/1) match against Omonia at the 'Alphamega Stadium', aiming for their second consecutive win. The team is strongly pursuing the sixth position in the standings and considers every game crucial to achieving this goal. Coach Hugo Martins has managed to improve certain aspects of AEL, but consistency in positive results remains a challenge. The match against the league leaders, Omonia, is expected to be difficult, however, the team is determined to fight for a positive outcome. Martins has a previous successful encounter against Omonia, having led Ethnikos to a 2-1 victory on August 31st, interrupting Omonia's good start to the season. This fact provides additional motivation for AEL and its players. Furthermore, AEL players are eager to defend their home ground and avenge the 5-0 defeat they suffered in the first round at GSP. The full squad availability is a positive aspect for Martins, as he has all players available for the match. Singh will miss the next game against Akritas, but the coach deemed it best for him to serve his suspension in this match.