APOEL player Panagiotis Kattirtzis sidelined due to injury

On May 3, 2026, APOEL midfielder Panagiotis Kattirtzis was forced to withdraw from the starting lineup against AEK Larnaca after experiencing discomfort during the warm-up. Peter Olayinka replaced him in the starting XI. Medical reports indicate that the 20-year-old player is suffering from an adductor injury and is scheduled for an MRI scan to determine the severity of the condition. While recent reports regarding other players like Rosa were mixed, the team remains cautious about the fitness of its squad ahead of upcoming fixtures. Kattirtzis had recently returned to action following a multi-month absence. The club management has expressed dissatisfaction with refereeing decisions during recent matches, adding to the tension within the team's professional environment.