Stelios Andreou, a 24-year-old Cypriot centre-back, was absent from the match squad because he is close to changing clubs. He has 30 caps and one goal for Cyprus. Andreou joined Widzew Lodz in August 2025, and his current contract is valid until June 2029. Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €2.00m. Maccabi Tel Aviv has been linked with a move for the player.