Koulierakis: “Ready to represent a people in the derby with Aris”

His faith in his abilities PAOK expressed the Konstantinos Koulierakis speaking to Nova ahead of tonight’s derby with Aris at “Vikelidis”. The Chaniotis stopper believes that his team has… no reason to stop its frantic race in the championship. In detail, the international defender spoke about:

-the PAOK form: “The team is in a very good condition. We have health above all, the roster is full. We also show on the field that we are in very good shape from our matches. We are properly prepared and confident for the game against Aris.”

-returning from the holidays: “We showed that nothing has changed for us. Now that we are first we play the same, every match for us is important. To get the three points, to have a good performance on the pitch. That’s the most important thing for us.”

– the strong point of PAOK: “The organization, the plan we have, we are focused on the coach’s plan and we have a very good atmosphere in the locker room.”

-whether PAOK has main and substitute players this year: “The most important thing is that each player gives 100%. Having a team full of rosters that all play and give 100%, doesn’t want anything else. This also comes out on the field, with the performance we have.”

-if the first place brings extra pressure: “No, what I told you before. We do our job whether we are first or before we were not. We play the same football, we have a good atmosphere, we work hard and we haven’t changed anything in our daily life”.

– the best attack and the best defense that PAOK has: “That certainly says something in the standings. That we are substantial and efficient. And as I said, whoever enters gives 100% and is properly prepared to give his best for the team.”

– the possibility of twin left-footed stoppers: “Wherever the coach talks to us, every player is willing to play. We will miss two important players from the team (s.s.: Ekong and Samata) but we are properly prepared to fill the void that will exist and play the same.”

-the state of the opponent and the empty field: “If we are the ones we should be, have our best selves, work on the field and follow the coach’s plan, we have nothing to fear. No matter what state the opponent is in. The most important thing is to look at us, we are properly prepared for this particular game. From then on, as professional footballers we want to play in front of people, the game is better whether you play at home or not. But we have no choice but to respect the decision they have made and play the game without people.”

-whether the game against Mars is special: “It’s another game for the team. It’s three important points, but it’s a special match, it’s the city derby and we’re not just representing the team, we’re also representing a people from behind and we’re all properly prepared for that.”

– the important factors in such a derby: “For sure it’s the determination, the passion, I think these are the most important. If you enter with determination and passion and know what game you are entering to play, you have nothing to fear. It is the hardest game until the next one. Every next game is the most difficult.”