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PAOK midfielder Souali Meite undergoes hip surgery
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In late July, PAOK confirmed that French midfielder Souali Meite required hip surgery after conservative treatment failed to improve his condition. The operation was scheduled within 24‑48 24-48 hours, with the club estimating a two‑to‑three‑month two-to-three-month recovery, meaning he would miss the opening fixtures of the new season. A few days later, PAOK’s focus on the upcoming Europa League qualifying round was reiterated. The team prepared to face Anderlecht after eliminating Dynamo Kyiv, while still acknowledging Meite’s pending surgery as the only viable solution to resolve his lingering discomfort. The club’s medical and coaching staff continued to manage his absence as they pursued a place in the Europa League group stage for a third consecutive season. On 7 August 2026, Meite underwent the hip operation. The surgery was reported as successful and the player thanked the club’s medical staff and supporters from his hospital bed, pledging to repay fans “hundredfold” and aiming to return stronger after a several‑month lay‑off. several-month lay-off.
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- 2026-08-08 20:16 UTC PAOK midfielder Souali Meite undergoes hip surgery
- 2026-08-07 20:09 UTC PAOK midfielder Souali Meite undergoes hip surgery
- 2026-08-04 10:11 UTC PAOK midfielder Souali Meite injury
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