Pavlidis: “4-3-3 suits me because I have a lot of space, but I could score more”

Statements on the Dutch Midfielder for his excellent season, being the top scorer in the Dutch league with 14 goals, granted by Vangelis Pavlidis.

The international Greek forward emphasized that the system his team is fighting for, the 4-3-3, it is very convenient for him because it has more spaces, saying that he had never competed in such a format before.

At the same time, he appeared to be a harsh judge of himself, as he stated that he could score more goals. It is recalled that he has scored in the first 10 matches of the season and is chasing the record of Johan Cruyff, who had stopped at 14.

His statements in detail:

“I like your league and the way you play here. He is very aggressive. Johan Cruyff is one of my favorite footballers, although I didn’t have a poster of him on my bedroom wall. After all, Cruyff played long before I was born. I’ve always liked Dutch strikers.

It’s great to be able to compete in your league. As a striker in the 4-3-3 I am often in front of the opposition goal, thus completing crosses or passes. I have a lot of space. I had never played in a 4-3-3 in Germany or earlier in Greece. In Holland the strikers are gaining a lot of confidence. Confidence is something important for every player, especially forwards because most goals come from that position.”

On whether there is a secret to scoring success: “Secret; That’s not the point. Every striker depends on his teammates. I have fantastic teammates who do a lot of work for me. I’m the one who finishes the phases. They always know how to find me. By all means.

It sounds like a cliché, but when the team is going well, it’s easier for the striker. I criticize myself and think that I could score more often with the opportunities I have.”