Pantelidis on bwinSPORT FM: “After Brighton, AEK is capable of everything – Olympiacos will recover with Carvalial”

The last matchday of the groups of the European competitions includes for our three representatives in Europa League (AEK, Panathinaikos, Olympiacos) an equal number of “finalists”, which will decide whether they will participate in Europe in 2024 and especially in the playoffs of the Europa Conference League, where it is now in the “16” PAOK who won first place in his group.

An experienced Greek technician, Mr Savvas Pantelidisspoke to News Bulletin 247 and Sotiris Tabakos about tonight’s big night for Greek football, the data for the four teams and their chances of being in the Europa Conference League playoffs in the new year as well.

In detail, the statements of Savvas Pantelidis on News Bulletin 247:

About PAOK and their progress so far: “PAOK presented itself very serious and without ups and downs in Greece and Europe. I expect him to show the same seriousness today, getting the victory that will give points to Greece. I like that his team this year is balanced and mature».

For Panathinaikos and the match against Maccabi: “Panathinaikos has a big lead, in Leoforo they are more enthusiastic and the break helped to have his players fresher and to be in their best condition. It will be a good day, both for Panathinaikos and Olympiacos.

The statistics speak for themselves for Ioannidis, he participates in many parts of the game and this is the reality. This year, Ivan Jovanovic has more options, the players he brings from the bench change things, the team is solid and that brings more confidence to Panathinaikos’ game overall. As for Arao and Perez, the former is more aggressive and faster, while the Spaniard can be touched more, is more quality and is more involved in the game at a developmental level».

For AEK and the match with Ajax: “It is a given that he has a difficult task, but after Brighton this team is capable of anything. AEK’s style of play is based on intensity, their pace is fast and this is the basis of their game. I expect an open match from both teams.

The situation with injuries this year is difficult, compared to last season AEK has done less preparation and has less time to work, while the games are more, almost twice as many, which leads to injuries. Levi Garcia, apart from helping in the offensive part, pushes too much in the defensive phase and helps the way he moves on the field to steal the ball and the players in the midfield. He is missing from his team this year and whenever he plays he shows how much he helps them».

For Olympiakos and the arrival of Carvalial: “What he can improve in a week is little, unless of course he changes his formation. It can, however, improve the psychology, raise the intensity from the players who were not counted and they lead the rest. Olympiacos is a great team and will react, will recover competitively».