# PAOK football player injury incidents

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paok-football-player-injury-incidents
> Updated: 2026-09-20T21:37:40.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The football club PAOK has experienced a series of player injuries during recent matches. In a game against Panathinaikos, player Giannouli sustained an injury following a collision with player Unai, which resulted in PAOK playing with nine players for the remainder of the match.

During a subsequent 3-1 victory over Panetolikos, Tacha Ali and Jiří Pavlenka both suffered shoulder dislocations. Ali, who has a history of similar issues, may be sidelined from Swedish national team duties to prioritize rehabilitation. Additionally, defender Arritz Elustondo sustained a rib blow during the same incident that affected Pavlenka and is awaiting medical examination.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: PAOK players suffer injuries during victory over Panetolikos

PAOK players Tacha Ali and Jiří Pavlenka suffered shoulder dislocations during their win against Panetolikos. Arritz Elustondo is also undergoing tests following a blow to the ribs.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-players-suffer-injuries-during-victory-over-panetolikos

### 2026-09-06: PAOK player Giannouli injured during match against Panathinaikos

PAOK player Giannouli was injured during a match against Panathinaikos, leaving the team with nine players. The game also featured controversial refereeing decisions regarding a missed penalty.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-player-giannouli-injured-during-match-against-panathinaikos

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