Baba: “We are looking forward to the victory against Olympiakos, it’s not just the three points”

Rahman Baba made his mark on PAOK-Olympiakos, speaking to Nova’s camera.

He spoke in detail about:

-the week with the two previous derbies and how difficult it was: “It’s been a tough week. We are used to winning, but now we didn’t. But we have the opportunity to do it with Olympiakos, in front of our fans and make them happy».

– the bad results with AEK and Panathinaikos: “Obviously, when you don’t win two games, you feel bad. We are used to winning and since we didn’t win two games at home, we felt bad. I don’t think it will affect us negatively though. We always work hard to win the next game. We have taken quite a few positives from the previous games and analyzed them. We leave them behind and look forward to the victory against Olympiakos».

-the particularity of tonight’s derby: “It’s always something special. For the people, for the club, it means a lot. It’s not just about the three points we’re fighting for in this game, it’s about the pride we get when we win games like this. It’s something special».

– the wounded ego of PAOK and whether it can play a role: “In this team, we are humble, down to earth, hard working and I don’t think we have people with big egos. We work as a family. From the last two results, we take the positives and I am happy that everyone is healthy and we will fight against Olympiakos».

-the management and the rematch with Panathinaikos for the Betsson Cup: “Right now we are completely focused on the game against Olympiakos. After that we will be able to talk about the rematch on Wednesday. We need the three points because it’s like a game of life and death for us. It is important not to fall behind in the standings. Nobody is thinking about the game against Panathinaikos now».

-Olympiacos and how the game is waiting: “Obviously a tough game. They are a big club like us. They have quality footballers, just like we do. The games against Olympiakos are always difficult, but this is our home ground and we want the three points to stay first».