Fabiano Leismo sidelined by Aris to prioritize recovery

Aris Thessaloniki has decided not to risk Brazilian defender Fabiano Leismo in their recent match against AEK to avoid aggravating his injury. Although the 34-year-old center-back has shown improvement and has begun running, he has not yet returned to the full team training program.

Club management and coach Michalis Grigoriou are prioritizing his complete recovery to ensure he is 100% ready for the upcoming derby against PAOK on September 13. While he may be included in the squad for the upcoming Greek Cup match against Asteras Tripolis to gain limited match rhythm, he is not expected to start.