Marquinhos absent from APOEL squad for cup semifinal

APOEL player Marquinhos will not participate in the first leg of the Cyprus Cup semifinal against Apollon Limassol, scheduled for April 22, 2026. The match is set to take place at the Alphamega Stadium. According to reports, the Brazilian winger is out of the squad for personal reasons. There has been no official statement regarding an injury, and his absence was unexpected given that he started in the recent derby against Omonia. APOEL press officer Nektarios Petevinos is expected to provide further clarification during his pre-match statements. The club has not provided detailed information beyond citing personal grounds for the exclusion. This match is considered one of the most critical of the current 2025-2026 season for the team.