Nikologiannis: “A game-challenge that can raise the level of Panathinaikos”

Without the weight of “must” but with a very strong motivation he faces the Panathinaikos the confrontations with the Marseillestarting with tonight’s match at Leoforo, as pointed out by Tasos Nikologiannis to News Bulletin 247.

“There is great faith and determination in the team, they see it as a great challenge and think that it can change their level if they qualify. I believe that we will see a team that will not be related to the rematch with Dnipro, the players will be much more focused and determined. Panathinaikos will play with less stress“, he said.

“It is possible to see some changes in some positions, with Cerin vying for a place in the starting line-up, as well as Vagiannidis and Mancini. We will wait to see the coach’s choices. Jovanovic won’t tell players to play back, that’s not his style. It is different if he is forced out by Marseille, who are a Champions League group level team and have made very expensive signings“, he added.

Finally he said that “… the security measures are draconian and the people who go to the stadium should arm themselves with patience for the necessary checks. Attention is needed from everyone, because if something wrong happens, Panathinaikos will not have their crowd in the next game».