Anorthosis midfielder Michalis Ioannou suffers season-ending knee injury

Michalis Ioannou, the Cypriot midfielder for Anorthosis, sustained a serious knee injury during a match against Olympiacos on May 15, 2026. The player was forced to leave the field in the 39th minute and was replaced by Konstantinos Sergiou. Following a medical examination including an MRI, it was confirmed that Ioannou suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament. This injury will require surgical intervention and a prolonged recovery period, effectively ending his season. Ioannou had previously struggled with a separate knee injury earlier in the same season, which had sidelined him for approximately four months. Olympiacos issued a public statement on social media wishing the player a swift recovery. The injury is considered a significant blow for both the athlete and the club, especially given his recent return to form.