APOEL defender Konstantinos Laifis faces recurring injury concerns

APOEL Nicosia defender Konstantinos Laifis is facing a recurrence of an injury that recently forced him to miss a match against Anorthosis. Despite successfully recovering to participate in the full duration of the derby against Apollon, the international defender reported renewed discomfort in the same area on September 21, 2026.

Laifis is scheduled to undergo medical examinations to determine the severity of the issue and whether it will require a new period of rest. The current situation has created uncertainty regarding his availability for the upcoming Cyprus National Team duties. Club officials have emphasized a cautious approach, aiming to avoid rushing his return to ensure no long-term damage occurs.

Management of the player's health will be conducted in close consultation between the APOEL medical team and the medical staff of the national team. Future decisions regarding his participation in upcoming matches depend entirely on the diagnostic test results, with a possibility that he may be excluded from national team obligations if the injury persists.