Cyprus to face Armenia without Pileas as Tsaroulla experiences discomfort

Cyprus are facing squad concerns ahead of their away match against Armenia in the fifth round of the Nations League. Kostas Pileas will miss the game through suspension, while Nicholas Tsaroulla is experiencing discomfort.

Pileas is unavailable after being sent off in the first meeting with Armenia. The Cyprus Football Association has confirmed his absence from the upcoming match.

Tsaroulla’s availability remains uncertain. According to association spokesperson Konstantinos Siamboullis, the player experienced minor discomfort but remained in the squad and travelled to Yerevan with the team.

As a result, the coaching staff have called up Apollon defender Andreas Shikkis to provide an additional option on the flank of the defence.

Striker Kakoullis will also miss the match through injury.

Armenia will host Cyprus in Yerevan on November 12 in the fifth round of Nations League Group C2.