THE PAOK is asked to leave behind the first place and the qualification to the “16” of the Europa Conference League and to focus on the crucial game with Astera Tripoli for the championship.
THE Stefanos Tzimas in statements he gave to NOVA he referred to this year’s recipe for success of the “black and white”, the results in Greece and Europe, but also the difficult task his team has against the Arkades.
In detail, Stefanos Tzima’s statements to the NOVA camera:
On what he has in store from Thursday night in the game against Helsinki in Toumba, but also the European course: “It was definitely a beautiful night, because I also played as a substitute, but we have to put this victory behind us, because we have a very difficult game against Asteras and now that we don’t have Europe we have to focus on the championship».
On what the team achieved after these victories and especially those against Eintracht: “These wins definitely helped us and they are improving us. They make us better players and in general it is very nice experiences to play in such stadiums and with these teams».
On whether he thinks confidence is important, especially when the team is new with so many new faces: “It certainly is. First of all, we guys are very good and the atmosphere is quite good and there is definitely confidence in our game. All this has been built on wins and we are playing with huge confidence».
For what is the team’s strong point: “Certainly the atmosphere, but also self-confidence are our strong points, because we play for each other and as a team».
On whether he believed in the summer that the team at the given time will be unbeaten in Europe and in the first places of the league: “Sure, we players thought it was the truth. We built a new team, but still I don’t think people believed all of this and it’s certainly very important all of this».
On what is this year’s recipe for PAOK’s success: “It’s the atmosphere and the work».
On what his personal goals are this year: “I definitely look at the team first. She’s the one I’m interested in doing well, but I have some goals like the above participation time».
On how he experiences the competition, especially in the position of striker that Brandon Thomas and Ali Samata are: “I would say that it is competition and not competition. Because they both help me a lot in whatever I need. I learn a lot from them and they are generally by my side».
On whether Tyson is the father figure for all the young kids on the team: “Yes, Tyson is a great character, he is always there for us for anything we need. Especially as a player I’m not talking about it, but also as a character he’s terrible».
On the fact that there will be no people in the stands for the next two months: “It is certainly very sad for everyone, that the stadiums are closed, that you don’t have people by your side, that don’t support you and don’t help you. However, we have to manage this and we will be patient until we have them on our side again».
For the upcoming game with Asteras in Tripoli: “We know that Asteras is a very good team, but we are very well prepared to face them».
Source: Sport Fm
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