APOEL winger Marquinhos sidelined with muscle injury

APOEL Nicosia's Brazilian winger, Marquinhos, has been diagnosed with a muscle strain following his forced substitution during the recent away match against Anorthosis on Saturday, September 12, 2026. This injury marks his first absence of the current season, coming as a significant setback for head coach Nikos Papadopoulos, who has relied on the 29-year-old as a pivotal element of his tactical plans throughout the preseason and the opening three rounds of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan.

The player will undergo a two-week physiotherapy program before gradually resuming intensive training. As a direct consequence of the injury, Marquinhos is confirmed to miss the upcoming derby against Apollon. Medical staff and the player are aiming for a recovery timeline that would allow him to participate in the match against Nea Salamina, scheduled for October 10, 2026, at 19:00, following the league's international break. Despite the physical setback, Marquinhos has expressed optimism regarding his recovery via social media, as he works to rejoin the squad for the remainder of the campaign.