# Anorthosis FC pre‑season preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/anorthosis-fc-preseason-preparations
> Updated: 2026-07-26T17:36:31.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 5.

Anorthosis FC began its 2026‑27 pre‑season in early July with a closed session at the Antonis Karras facility, then moved to a training camp in Poland from 24 July to 3 August. Head coach Néstor El Maestro took full charge, intensifying tactical drills, physical conditioning and squad chemistry while overseeing rehabilitation for Kostakis Artimatas, Dimitrios Touliou and Joel Fan Nif.

The squad departed Larnaca International Airport on 24 July, arriving at the Binkowski hotel in Kielce where daily sessions continued under the coach and his technical, medical and nutrition staff. Friendly matches were scheduled against Krakow (26 July), Stal (29 July) and Atromitos (2 August).

On 26 July Anorthosis opened the friendlies with a 1‑0 win over the Krakow side, the decisive goal coming in the 26th minute from Mario Iliá after a diagonal pass by Setín. El Maestro used the match to rotate players and draw early tactical conclusions, noting several scoring attempts from Sosas, Kiko and others. The positive result reinforced the squad’s cohesion as it finalised preparations ahead of the competitive season, while the club continued to navigate a UEFA transfer embargo and integrate U‑19 talent.

Overall, the camp emphasized internal development, injury management and the establishment of a clear tactical identity for the 2026‑27 campaign.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-26: Anorthosis clinches 1-0 friendly win over Krakow in Poland

Anorthosis beat Krakow 1‑0 in a Polish friendly, with Mario Iliá scoring; coach Nestor El Maestro used the match for early assessments.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anorthosis-clinches-1-0-friendly-win-over-krakow-in-poland

### 2026-07-24: Anorthosis Famagusta heads to Poland for pre‑season training camp

Anorthosis Famagusta departs Cyprus on 24 July for a pre‑season camp in Kielce, Poland, staying until 3 August and playing friendlies against Krakow, Stal and Atromitos as they prepare for the 2026‑27 season.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anorthosis-famagusta-heads-to-poland-for-preseason-training-camp

### 2026-07-19: Anorthosis tackles transfer embargo by focusing on squad cohesion

Anorthosis faces a transfer embargo but aims to turn the restriction into an advantage by using a cohesive squad, existing players and promoting U‑19 talent under coach Néstor El Maestro.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anorthosis-tackles-transfer-embargo-by-focusing-on-squad-cohesion

### 2026-07-16: Anorthosis FC ramps up pre‑season under coach Nestor El Maestro

Anorthosis begins an intensive pre‑season under Nestor El Maestro, focusing on fitness, tactics and squad chemistry, with all players involved except injured Mihalis Ioannou.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anorthosis-fc-ramps-up-preseason-under-coach-nestor-el-maestro

### 2026-07-09: Anorthosis gears up for new season with coach’s pre‑season camp in Poland

Anorthosis FC’s new coach starts closed training, with a pre‑season camp in Poland (24 July‑3 August) to assess players and build a roster amid a transfer embargo.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anorthosis-gears-up-for-new-season-with-coachs-preseason-camp-in-poland

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