Vassos Eliades criticizes APOEL management regarding player selection

Former APOEL board member Vassos Eliades has publicly criticized the club's management. The criticism follows the team selection for the match against AEK Larnaca on May 3, 2026. Eliades pointed out that only two Cypriot players were included in the starting lineup. This decision contrasts with previous statements from the board, led by Prodromos Petrides, which suggested a strategic shift toward investing in local talent for the upcoming season. The timing of this selection is notable, as it occurred shortly after the team's elimination from the national cup. Eliades, a former close associate of Petrides, utilized social media to highlight what he perceives as a contradiction in the club's stated policy versus its actions. No official response from the current APOEL administration has been reported regarding these comments.