Pieros Sotiriou returns to training with APOEL

Cypriot striker Pieros Sotiriou has officially returned to team training with APOEL, signaling a major step in his recovery following a serious cruciate ligament injury sustained in December 2025. The 33-year-old athlete was warmly welcomed by his teammates at the Archangelos training ground with the traditional initiation-style reception, marking his reintegration into the squad.

Sotiriou has been intensifying his training regimen daily under the supervision of coach Nikos Papadopoulos. While he is currently focused on meeting the physical demands of the sessions, the player has reportedly targeted November 8th for his competitive return. This date is highly significant for the club, as it coincides with the team's 100-year anniversary match against Aris at the GSP stadium. Despite this ambitious goal, both the player and the technical staff remain cautious, emphasizing that they will not risk a setback to his recovery just to meet the anniversary deadline.

His return provides a significant boost to APOEL, as the team integrates their captain back into the lineup. The club and the player are monitoring his progress closely to ensure he is fully prepared for official match participation in the coming weeks.