PAOK midfielder Kristijan Jakic sidelined for over a month

PAOK midfielder Kristijan Jakic is set to miss between four and six weeks of action following a second-degree sprain of his medial collateral ligament. The injury, confirmed by an MRI scan, comes at a challenging time for the Thessaloniki club as they prepare for a demanding six-game schedule before the end of 2026.

Following the current international break, manager Alessio Lisi’s squad faces a series of critical fixtures. The team will return to action on November 22 against Kifisia, followed by a high-stakes away derby against AEK on November 29. The remaining December schedule includes a final Cup match against Kalamata, a home game against Volos on December 6, a major derby against Panathinaikos in Toumba on December 13, and a final match on December 19.

While Jakic and Dimitris Pelkas continue their rehabilitation programs at the Nea Mesimvria facilities, Ioannis Michailidis is training individually on the pitch. The squad continues its preparations during the international hiatus, with the next session scheduled for Friday, November 13.