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Setback for Panathinaikos as Kotsiras Suffers Another Injury

Published February 10, 2026, 14:38

Panathinaikos is facing a new issue with Giannis Kotsiras, who has re-injured his calf and will need more time to return to action. Kotsiras had recently returned from injury and played in the derby against Olympiacos. However, the new discomfort forced him to undergo imaging, which showed that more recovery time is required. This means that Rafa Benítez will only have Kalabria as a classic right-back for the rematch against PAOK in the Cup semi-finals. Kotsiras has already made 26 appearances for Panathinaikos this season.