Breaking news from the PAOK FC training ground today has delivered an unwelcome blow…

BREAKING: PAOK Star Sidelined — Left Leg Injury Rules Him Out For Three Weeks

 

THESSALONIKI, GREECE  – Breaking news from the PAOK FC training ground today has delivered an unwelcome blow to the club and supporters: one of the team’s key stars has been ruled out for approximately three weeks after suffering a left leg injury during this morning’s training session at the Nea Mesimvria training complex.

 

The Incident

 

The player, who has been in excellent form this season and a consistent starter for Razvan Lucescu’s side, pulled up sharply during a routine possession drill, immediately clutching his left lower leg. Medical staff rushed to his side and helped him off the pitch, with the player unable to put full weight on the limb. Initial on-site assessments were followed by scans that confirmed a moderate soft-tissue injury — thankfully not a muscular tear or bone fracture, but one that requires rest and supervised rehabilitation.

 

Timeline & Impact

 

Club medical officials confirmed the timeline in an official statement this afternoon:

 

“Following assessment and imaging, we can confirm our player has sustained a moderate injury to his left calf. The estimated recovery period is approximately three weeks. He will begin rehabilitation immediately and be reassessed after two weeks. We expect him to be available for selection again in early November.”

 

The news means he will miss several important fixtures, including upcoming Super League clashes and the team’s next European commitment. Lucescu now faces a selection headache, with options to reshuffle the line-up or call upon academy talent to fill the gap.

 

Support From The Dikefalos Family

 

Supporters have been quick to send messages of recovery across social media, with the hashtag #GetWellSoon trending in Thessaloniki. The player himself posted a short message:

 

“Disappointed, but this is part of the game. I’ll be back stronger. Thank you for all the messages — see you soon on the pitch!”

 

While three weeks feels like an eternity for a player in form, the club has stressed that patience is key — rushing his return risks aggravating the injury. The priority is full recovery.

 

We’ll see you back in black-and-white soon — stay strong! ⚫⚪