Connor Goldson cleared to play for Apollon Limassol

Apollon Limassol defender Connor Goldson has received official medical clearance from the Cyprus Sports Organization (KOA) medical board, allowing him to return to competitive football. The 33-year-old English centre-back had been sidelined since July following open-heart surgery. After completing a rigorous, months-long recovery period, he has spent the last few weeks participating in team training sessions, receiving a warm welcome from his teammates and club president Nicos Kirzis.

While the medical clearance marks a significant milestone in his recovery, it does not guarantee immediate inclusion in the squad for the upcoming Cyprus League match against Nea Salamina on October 17 at 19:00. Manager Hernán Losada holds the final decision on whether to feature him in the lineup. The team’s defensive depth is expected to benefit from Goldson's leadership and experience, though the club faces a simultaneous setback as forward Garry Rodrigues is sidelined for the same match due to a calf injury sustained during training.