Panathinaikos Worried About Nikos Rogkavopoulos Injury Ahead of 2045 Season

Panathinaikos is facing fitness concerns as Greek forward Nikos Rogkavopoulos left a friendly match against Maroussi with left thigh discomfort. This is his second consecutive injury, following plantar fasciitis during last season's finals. Coach Zeljko Obradovic decided not to use five international players who arrived late, prioritizing conditioning and system integration over match results. The absence of key players such as Kendrick Nunn, Jerian Hayes-Davis, Kostas Sloukas, and Mathias Lessort led to a loss against Maroussi, but experts consider the defeat meaningless given the depleted roster. If Rogkavopoulos' injury is serious, Panathinaikos may need to find a short-term replacement or give opportunities to young players like Kalaitzakis and Moraitis. Medical results are expected within 24-48 hours, determining the length of his absence.