"Sabah" is counting down the days to their first match in the Champions League qualifying round against the Welsh club TNS.

The "Eagles" are continuing their preparations to make a successful debut in this prestigious club tournament. The team's preparation process is being conducted under strict training conditions, and they are also taking active steps in the transfer market. What is the current situation of the squad?

It should be noted that the club management has managed to retain four key players who were on loan last season. The players in question are Timoteu Puxaç, Umarali Roxmanaliyev, Velko Simiç, and Aaron Maluda. Additionally, the team's main star, Coy-Lens Mikels, has signed a new contract.

The new signing, Aiden McCarthy, is a central defender. Other transfers are aimed more at strengthening the squad and providing rotation, while McCarthy's quality directly addresses a need. Last season, the team's only weakness was the central defence.

The impact of Aaron Maluda's transfer is felt from the loan of the 2005-born French player Yunis Laâbab from Lille. It is evident that "Sabah" scouts see great potential in this young player, which is why they have taken such a step. The successful completion of Maluda's transfer raises hopes that this move will be fruitful.

McCarthy's thoughts also apply to Erivaldo Almeida. The tall, 26-year-old Almeida intends to transition into defence. Considering that the squad includes Steve Solvet and Rehman Dadashmirov, the increase in the backline's quality is expected to be significant.