Panathinaikos has finished its preparations for Thursday's match against Viktoria Plzen, but the team received unfortunate news about player Eric Palmer Brown, who was injured during the first match against the Czech team at OAKA. Following diagnostic tests, it was discovered that he has bone edema on the third metatarsal of his right foot, ruling him out for an estimated six weeks. This injury means he will miss all remaining matches until the end of the regular season in the Super League.

The update on Palmer Brown's condition comes as a significant blow to Panathinaikos, who will now have to navigate the next phase of their season without one of their key players. Head coach Rafa Benitez faced the challenge of restructuring his lineup to cope with this setback, which could affect the team's performance in the upcoming matches. The absence of Palmer Brown may impact both the defensive and offensive strategies the team had planned for their league games and their ongoing competition in European fixtures.

After the training session, Benitez announced the squad for the match against Viktoria Plzen, which includes a mix of experienced players and young talent. The inclusion of players like Lafont, Kotsaris, and Bakasetas aims to bolster the team's chances despite the loss of Palmer Brown. The coaching staff will be eager to see how the remaining squad members adjust to this situation as they aim to maintain competitive form in the Super League despite absent players due to injury.