In his statements after PAOK’s narrow victory over Atromitos in Peristeri, the Rasvan Lucescu.
In addition, the Romanian coach emphasized that if his team continues to have such an image, they will be able to succeed in the end, while he expressed his question as to why Ozdoev’s goal was disallowed.
What the PAOK coach said in detail:
On whether this win makes the team stronger and the image throughout the match: “Until now we have shown a fighting and reactive mentality, we have given everything in every match. In the spiritual part, we have been very good from the beginning. Today’s game was a different experience in this second round and it will do us good going forward. If we have such an image of patience we can succeed. We had to keep our patience at the highest level and work harder. We had a normal goal and I want to know why this goal was disallowed by the referees in VAR. I can’t understand, I would like to be explained why it didn’t count.
We had five chances at least clear for goals, with two posts against a team with good organization, with experienced players and it could create problems for us”.
On whether it was the best picture in terms of balance: “I can’t say something like that, because every game has its own story. This match is different and different from being 2-0 up in the 30th minute. Facing such opponents with such solid defensive image, in every counter in every duel we have to be the first. Our opponent is a good team and they tried to take advantage of transitions, but I think we were very good in all areas.”.
On whether he feels he’s being targeted and whether it has an impact on referees: “I don’t want to comment on that. I don’t care, I’m always in front of you and I speak with arguments. Sometimes I speak politely and sometimes not so much. I know I’m telling the truth, I’ll never come here to tell a lie”.
On whether the team can withstand this pace: “In the summer we started an effort to improve the team. We have made excellent performances in Europe, in the league. We enjoy our game, our goal is always the next game. We have created a pool of players who can play this game. I can’t tell you what will happen next, we are looking at the next match”.
Source: Sport Fm
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