Panathinaikos striker Cyriel Dessers has resumed full training with the Greek club following a prolonged absence due to a thigh injury [1].
His return is a significant development for the squad as they prepare for the upcoming 2026/27 season [2]. The striker's availability provides the club with critical attacking depth and a proven goal-scorer who had been sidelined for a substantial portion of the year.
Dessers spent approximately six months on the treatment table recovering from the thigh injury [1]. The recovery period kept him away from competitive play and team drills, limiting his match fitness during a critical phase of the club's calendar [2].
Club reports said the striker is now fully integrated into the team's training regimen. This progression allows the coaching staff to assess his physical condition and incorporate him into tactical preparations for the new campaign [1].
While the duration of the injury was significant, the timing of his return allows for a period of conditioning before the 2026/27 season officially begins [2]. The club has not provided a specific date for his first competitive appearance, but full training is the final step toward a match-day return [1].
Panathinaikos will look to leverage Dessers' presence to strengthen their offensive line. The team's ability to integrate him quickly will depend on his response to the intensity of full-team sessions after his half-year hiatus [2].
“Cyriel Dessers has resumed full training with the Greek club”
The return of Cyriel Dessers reduces the pressure on Panathinaikos to recruit a new striker in the current window. His recovery from a six-month injury allows the team to regain an established offensive asset, though his immediate impact will depend on how quickly he regains match fitness after such a lengthy layoff.
