Fatih Terim stressed that Panathinaikos did not play well in the first half against Olympiakos in a close game, he believes that both teams could not have scored more the way they played, despite the fact that Ioannidis could have scored a goal second goal. He referred to the use of Kotsira in the center and the performance of Djuricic, he expects all players to enter the equation for better results to come and the team to be more ready, he asked them to control the games and fight in every phase, he expects the return of the people to the stadiums and the completion of the transfer of Apaydin and the rest of the movements.
Analytically:
On the few phases the game had and the logic of choosing Kotsira as a defensive midfielder: “We expected it to be a ‘closed’ game. We didn’t play well in the first half. Despite all that, we didn’t allow many chances and the goal they scored for us came from the counter. We didn’t deserve to score a goal, neither did they in the second half. I wasn’t happy with our performance in the first half and that’s why we made changes.
In the second part you saw the real team. We didn’t concede finals, we created enough. Fotis almost scored a second goal on his birthday, but, unfortunately, that didn’t happen.
Be prepared for such changes as Kotsira’s. I didn’t have another player to put in the center. That’s why I passed Vaya in the race. I wanted him and Mancini to go higher and that’s why I put Kotsira in the middle. It went really well I think. Half the team that was on the field today was ready and did very well. We also had Djuricic’s injury. You will also see other players playing in other positions.”
On when the team will be ready to play 90 minutes according to his standards: “We played a very good half. Two good 60 minutes in the league. If we do this for a longer period of time we will be in a better position. There are still players I haven’t seen well. My team was the one that showed up in the second half.
Once we get to know the players better, we will be able to bring better results. We will try to make our good period last 90′.
On the derby with AEK and the victory that the team is looking for in the derby: “We have to fight a battle on the field that will last 90′. We show a good image in the match, but not throughout it. This has to change. We must not give away easy finals and we must score in our own. To have the game in our hands, as we do in the second half. That’s why we’re working now.
No matter how we play, we must always fight. We are a team that starts with the ball from the goal and we go high with passes. In the first part we failed to do that. We have to find more opportunities. We will do it little by little.”
On whether he is looking forward to live derby “eternal” with people: “The fans are the most important part of the game. And for the players of both teams. There must be fans at matches, especially derbies. We respect the government’s decision, because we don’t like what is happening outside the field. I hope as soon as possible we can meet the fans and have a good atmosphere.”
On the consecutive games, the fatigue brought by the additions and Akaidin: “Of course we have absences as you all know. These sometimes create opportunities for other players. We are all trying to fill our gaps. Some things take time. It’s not the easiest to play every three days.
We also try to protect the players from injuries. That is why some changes are being made. All football players must be ready. I’m not complaining. I don’t want to justify anything. As soon as possible we will make some transfers to save the situation. Our technical director went to Istanbul and came back. We will have an answer as soon as possible.”
On his hugs with Olympiakos players: “This came out spontaneously. I have known Jovetic since I was in Italy. These things are spontaneous.”
About the derby cycle and how far back it takes him in his work for the team to get what he wants, even if it is a challenge: “I want to tell you something else. We’re not even two weeks old yet. We try to do everything at the same time and in the best way. The most important thing is that the players have understood me.
That is, how we want to play. It must be planned and done soon.
Within 3-4 days we want to rest, analyze the other team and have each player ready. When I came, we had other wounded. On the one hand, we prepare them and on the other we work with the rest. We are all trying to coordinate together to succeed. The president is trying to do what we ask of him.
We want to pass on our experience to them. We try to plan for the future at the same time. On the one hand we will play and on the other we will try to achieve our goal. Let’s get the result. Whether or not we continue our cooperation next year, we have to see these. That’s why I try to get the maximum from each player.”
Source: Sport Fm
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