AEK Confirms Eliasson in European Squad, Pereira Out; Martial Still Absent
As anticipated, Niklas Eliasson has officially been added to AEK’s European roster for the upcoming fixtures against Anderlecht. Meanwhile, Anthony Martial remains sidelined, alongside Moses Odubajo.
Updated European Roster for AEK’s Clash with Anderlecht
Coach Marko Nikolić has made a strategic adjustment to AEK’s squad list for the European matches versus Anderlecht, officially including Swedish winger Niklas Eliasson in place of the injured Roberto Pereira.
Eliasson, a 29-year-old international midfielder, traveled with the team to Brussels and is fully available for selection. Notably, he was also part of the squad during the trip to Limassol, despite being ineligible to play in the matches against Aris.
On the other hand, Martial continues to be absent due to ongoing physical issues, having missed previous games against Cypriot opponents. Moses Odubajo and Dimitris Kaloskamis, who is recovering from injury, are also excluded from the list.
Complete AEK European Squad for Anderlecht Matches
- Goalkeepers: Thomas Strakosha, Alberto Brignoli, Angelos Angelopoulos, Marios Balamotis
- Defenders: Lazaros Rota, Arnold Mukundi, Filipe Relvas, Domagoj Vida, Konstantinos Chrysopoulos, Stavros Pilios, James Penrice, Christos Kosidis
- Midfielders: Petros Mantalos, Jens Jonsson, Orbelin Pineda, Razvan Marin, Robert Ljubicic, Niklas Eliasson, Mijat Gacinovic
- Forwards: Derek Kutesa, Aboubakar Koita, Luka Jovic, Frantzi Pieros, Zini
AEK’s decision to include Eliasson reflects their intent to strengthen their attacking options in European competition, especially as they prepare to face a formidable Anderlecht side. With the latest UEFA data showing Anderlecht’s strong home record, the inclusion of a dynamic winger like Eliasson could prove pivotal.