Jonjoe Kenny suspended for PAOK derby against Olympiacos after red card

PAOK defender Jonjoe Kenny will be unavailable for the club's upcoming derby against Olympiacos on 8 November. The absence is due to a suspension incurred during the recent match against Asteras AKTOR.

Kenny received his second yellow card in the 64th minute of the game against Asteras AKTOR. Referee Matsouka issued the caution following a tackle on Kourbelis, which resulted in the player's dismissal.

The suspension ends a period of consistent availability for the defender. Kenny had started and played every minute of PAOK's first 18 matches of the season prior to this incident.

Before his dismissal, Kenny had accumulated significant playing time across multiple competitions. His record included nine league matches, three Cup matches, and six European matches.

PAOK previously invested in the right-back position by acquiring Jorge Sánchez for 2.5 million euros last January. However, Sánchez was transferred to Atlas in the summer for a similar fee.

The club may look to other squad members to cover the defensive role. Aritz Elustondo has experience as a right-back, having played 119 times in that position in La Liga for Real Sociedad.

Kristijan Jakić has also been deployed as a right-back on seven occasions in the Bundesliga. His most recent appearance in that role was in October 2025 during a match between Augsburg and Wolfsburg.

Greg Taylor is another option, though he has limited experience on the right side of defense. He has played in that position only three times, with those appearances occurring approximately a decade ago.

Giorgos Kosidis is considered a possible replacement. He plays as a right-back and was included in the squad for the recent Cup match against AEK.