The derby of the “double-headers” between PAOK and AEK in Toumba, as part of the 22nd matchday of the Stoiximan Super League.
After the match, Razvan Lucescu spoke at the press conference about what he did, but also what his team did not do well, he expressed his belief that the “two-headed man of the north” it was worth based on opportunities the victory, while he commented on the continuation and the renewal of his contract.
At the same time, the Romanian technician did not fail to comment on the arbitration of the match, but also their appearances Samata, Kenjiora and Oto.
In detail what he said:
On what changed the image of PAOK when they fell behind in the score: “We don’t need to complicate football, it’s not that complicated in the end. Two different groups were put up in all respects. AEK are strong, they have speed, great aggression in marking and contact play, they try to take advantage of every situation that the ball will come in front of them with a lot of runs.
We discussed with our players beforehand that AEK cannot stay at the same intensity in the second half, we had to be fully focused. In the first half we didn’t give her time to take advantage of her runs, we had the chance of the game with Meite – Samata. It was a great opportunity that we failed to take advantage of.
In the second half we dominated more, we paid for a mistake with AEK stealing a ball going into the area, we were not ready to react. In one more chance from Gacinovic’s shot we conceded the goal, in the first half we had the chance with Ozdoev’s shot. In the second we had clearer opportunities. It was a game we had to win, but I am satisfied with my players. If you don’t win a game, you have to not lose it.”
For the referee’s management of the match: “There is a doubt in Vida’s first marking on Samata, I have not seen the phase again. AEK goes a lot into contact, the referee gives what he thinks. I’m disappointed not because the players didn’t try but I think based on the chances we were superior, we could have won the game. I feel a relief because we managed to draw.”
For Samata: “I don’t know who could handle the situation if not Samata, in a game against strong defenders.”
On the condition of Constantelia: “He had a fever of 37.8 before the game, I don’t think Constantelias changed the game. All the changes helped a lot in this part. We have said many times that changes can create a different dynamic.”
To renew his contract: “It’s not about whether I’m satisfied or not, my focus is on the next match. I am happy to stay another three years in a place I love, on the bench of a team that is emotionally a bit complicated like the city. I don’t want to think about the situations at hand, I focus on the next game. It wasn’t a problem to stay or not.”
For Kenziora’s image and his silent offering: “He is a reliable player, he can make good development, he reads the game quickly. I have only good words to say, as I do for all the footballers who compete. We have improved a lot since the start of the season, it was a game of maturity against a very confident opponent and players with personality. We created more chances than them, we will need all the players. The most important thing is to have them all available.”
For Otto’s debut: “We can’t judge him with 15 minutes today, we have a good picture from training. It shows that he can help us, he definitely needs time to adapt to this situation, but we have a positive first impression”.
Source: Sport Fm
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