AEL midfielder Julius Szoke undergoes groin surgery

AEL FC midfielder Julius Szoke underwent surgery on August 14, 2026, to address a lingering groin injury. The Slovak player had been struggling with the issue for some time, and the procedure marks the final stage of his therapeutic treatment. AEL FC officially announced that the player will now follow a specialized postoperative rehabilitation program, with his return to competitive action remaining uncertain.

The club's medical staff is currently monitoring his progress and will re-evaluate his condition periodically to determine when he can resume training. No specific timeline for his return has been provided. As a result of this development, AEL captain Davor Zdravkovski is expected to take on the primary responsibility in the defensive midfield role to cover for the absent Slovak player.

This injury comes at a challenging time for the team, as they look to maintain stability in their midfield. With the transfer of Cafu also influencing the team composition, the pressure will be on the veteran captain to lead the defensive efforts until Szoke is medically cleared to return to the squad.