Lamia - Aris

Last year is characterized as successful in Lamia since the team managed to remain in the big category even in the last games. The experienced coach Babis Tennes, who contributed the most last year, continues on the team's bench. The goals for the new year do not change, where first of all he should stay in the category and beyond that whatever happens. The transfers she made are expected to help her a lot. Among others, he acquired the players Jerónimo Barrales (known for his transfer to Asteras Tripolis), midfielder Bertoglio from Ordabasy, midfielder Karagounis from Zwolle and defensive midfielder Osman from Partick Thistle. On the contrary, Papadopoulos, Pitti, Wanderson, Omo, Acosta and Koutromanos left. In the most recent friendly, it was defeated 1-0 by Apollon Smyrnis.  

On the other hand, Aris returns to the big category after four years. He finished in second place in the Football League championship behind OFI. The management of the team moved 'lightning fast' to strengthen the team, starting from the position of coach. With 64-year-old Paco Herrera replacing Spanos. Aris is expected to appear in another team as the roster was discarded and players with experience and quality were acquired. Among others, Cuesta, Fran Vélez, Menéndez, Konstantinidis, Nicolas Colazo, Javier Matilla, Migjen Basha, Bruno Gama, Nicolas Diguiny, Mateo García and Hamza Younés were acquired. In the preparation friendlies he showed a very good image, he did not lose to anyone, playing good football. 

Certainly there are many new faces on Mars, they need time to tie the team. But there is great quality and this year it shows that it targets high. Opposite Lamia can start with the right in the new championship.