Nikologiannis: “Panathinaikos should be dominant from the first minutes”

About the preparation of Panathinaikos in view of the game with Atromitos and the battle in the playoffs that will follow, spoke Tasos Nikologiannis to bwinSPORT FM.

First, the seasoned reporter referred to Bernard: “Bernard may train tomorrow, but I don’t know how long he will be in the squad. He will definitely be available for the playoff opener.”

For the playoffs: “With the differences that exist, the playoff schedule will play a role. In the last matches, there may be indifferent teams, in contrast to the first matches, which themselves will be motivated. The program plays a role. Last year it started with a home game against AEK. In the first match the game was 1-1, then it went to Thessaloniki with Aris and 0-0. Then important steps were taken to secure a place in Europe. The difference is small between Panathinaikos and AEK. We’ve been saying since the first round that everything will be decided in the playoffs and that’s what will happen.”

For the Fearless game: “The team wants to close with a win on Sunday against Atromitos, who are playing indoors. Panathinaikos should be patient. He should not leave any space to avoid damage to his defense. From the first minutes he should be dominant and effective”

On Verbic and the only change in the lineup: “Verbic is training normally, he will be in the squad. The only change will be Sarlia instead of the suspended Schenkefeld.”