APOEL goalkeeper Vid Belec sidelined by muscle injury

APOEL goalkeeper Vid Belec has been diagnosed with a calf muscle strain confirmed by MRI scans, following initial reports of shoulder discomfort. The injury will sideline the Slovenian player for three weeks, ruling him out of the upcoming cup semi-final second leg against Apollon on April 29. Manager Pablo Garcia must now choose between substitutes Pereira and Christodoulou to replace Belec in the starting lineup. While one report suggested the injury occurred in the shoulder during the first leg against Apollon, official club statements specify a calf injury. Depending on the team's progress in the cup, Belec might miss the remainder of the season, potentially returning for a final scheduled for May 24. The goalkeeper's condition will be re-evaluated after the three-week recovery period. Meanwhile, the team prepares for a critical league match against Pafos on April 26.