Paraschos: “With a little effort and luck, PAOK passes”

Giorgos Paraschos made the assessment that PAOK can qualify for the semi-final stage of the Conference League, speaking today to the media of Thessaloniki.

The Greek coach reported to Metropolis, that the Bigfoot of the North passes Bruges with a little effort and luck today, considering that a quick goal would play a decisive role in favor of the Thessaloniki team.

The statements of Giorgos Paraschos in detail…

As for whether… PAOK passes:

“With a little effort and a little luck, PAOK will pass, a quick goal will open the way against a very good team, disciplined but having key absences. It was an attacking team that PAOK could never find open, but a quick goal will help them and then the dynamic of Toumba comes into the equation which will be packed. We are not saying to take risks from the first minutes, but he has the ability to press and create problems.”

For Bruges:



“The absences of Brugge are important, footballers who are important to the way the Belgians play. PAOK should give a base to the captain of Bruges, Hans Fanaken, who is decisive and all the balls go through him. He knows how to position himself on the opposing line as well.”

For the strong point of the Biceps:



“PAOK’s strong point is its offensive line. Tomas gives his soul to the playing field and for me he has the first reason with his competitiveness which is touching and a source of strength. Samata had some problems of his own and he seems to have put them behind him, having moved up.”

On the power of Tuba:



“Tumba plays an important role, its headquarters and the people of PAOK give enormous strength. You rarely see a seat like this and I have experienced it as an opponent too.”

On whether he misses the benches:



“I’m used to my absence from the stands. I had lived with anxiety, the first year I had a lot of nerves, but I might have been a coach for 35 years, I miss playing ball myself. I miss the game, I wish I was 25 now and playing again.”