APOEL spokesperson criticizes refereeing and announces injury update

Following a match against Anorthosis, APOEL spokesperson Nektarios Petevinos publicly criticized the refereeing, suggesting that the team has been repeatedly disadvantaged by officials. Petevinos stated that while the team respects Anorthosis, they will not tolerate perceived unfair treatment and will take appropriate action in response to these ongoing issues. He acknowledged that APOEL's performance in the match was subpar, describing it as lacking efficiency, and admitted the result makes their European qualification goals more difficult to achieve. Regarding player status, Petevinos confirmed that Konstantinos Laifis suffered an obstruction injury during the game and will require surgical intervention. Laifis is expected to be sidelined for approximately ten days post-surgery, with a potential return to play using a protective mask. Additionally, a press conference by the new APOEL president, Charis Fotiou, is scheduled during the upcoming league break.