Marquinhos excluded from APOEL squad for cup match against Apollon

APOEL winger Marquinhos was excluded from the team squad for the first leg of the Cypriot Cup semifinal against Apollon Limassol on April 22, 2026. The match is being held at the Alphamega Stadium. While the club has not issued a formal medical report, initial reports suggested personal reasons for his absence. Subsequent reports indicated that the decision might be disciplinary in nature rather than due to injury. Marquinhos was a starter in the recent match against Omonia. APOEL press officer Nectarios Petevinos declined to provide specific details regarding the absence before the game, asking for focus on the scheduled competition. The situation remains a point of interest for supporters and media as the team prepares for the critical encounter.