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Panathinaikos Striker Dessers Suffers Hamstring Tear

Published January 3, 2026, 11:15

Panathinaikos received another setback as striker Cyril Dessers suffered a hamstring tear in his right thigh. The injury occurred during a training session with the Nigerian national team while participating in the Africa Cup of Nations. The severity of the injury is expected to keep him out of action for at least two to three months, jeopardizing his participation in important team matches. Dessers was signed in the summer with the expectation of being the main attacking force for Panathinaikos. However, bad luck with injuries has plagued him, limiting his appearances in the green jersey to just eight games so far. This injury poses a significant problem for Panathinaikos, as Dessers was one of the team's key forwards. His absence is expected to affect the team's attacking performance, especially during a period with a demanding schedule. The Panathinaikos medical team will closely monitor Dessers' recovery progress to determine the exact timeline for his return to action. The team hopes for a speedy and successful recovery so that they can count on his services again in the future.