Panathinaikos player Pavlos Pantelidis suffers severe ankle injury

Panathinaikos midfielder Pavlos Pantelidis suffered a severe injury during a training friendly match against Athens Kallithea at Koropi on Friday, July 31, 2026. The 24-year-old player was involved in an accidental collision near the corner flag, which resulted in a comminuted fracture of the fibula, a rupture of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis, and a deltoid ligament rupture.

Following initial medical examinations, Pantelidis underwent emergency surgery on his ankle late Friday night, concluding early Saturday morning, August 1, 2026. The procedure was performed by the club's medical team, led by Dionysios Hissas and Haris Lalos. While the initial reports from AlphaNews suggested a tibia-fibula fracture, later clarifications specified the injury was limited to the fibula alongside the noted ligament damage.

The recovery period for the athlete is estimated to be between four and six months. Pantelidis is expected to return to professional football activities by early 2027, with his progress being monitored through regular medical evaluations by the team's staff.