PAOK faces a major challenge following the break, as Jakić will be sidelined for four to six weeks. The MRI he underwent confirmed the initial assessments, revealing a second-degree sprain of the medial collateral ligament.
His absence comes at a time when the “Double-Headed Eagle of the North” faces a packed and particularly demanding schedule. Upon returning from the break, Alessio Lisi’s team will play six matches by the end of 2026, with two major derbies standing out.
It all kicks off on November 22, when PAOK will host Kifisia, followed by an away derby against AEK on November 29. In between, there’s also the match against Kalamata for the final round of the League Phase of the Cup, with the Thessaloniki side looking for a win to secure the best possible seeding.
On December 6, PAOK will host Volos, and one week later, on December 13, the second major derby of the season will take place against Panathinaikos at Toumba. The last game of the year is scheduled for December 19, an away match against Asteras.
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