Zoul: “It will be a tough game against Panathinaikos – We will go and fight”

On Sunday (28/04, 20:30), Aris will face Panathinaikos at Leoforos, for the 8th matchday of the Stoiximan Super League playoffs.

THE Jean Jules spoke ahead of the match, commented on the match with Olympicas well as the “clover” one.

His statements in detail:

On the extent to which the situation in his team improved after the previous game against Olympiakos:

“From the beginning of the playoffs we had some bad results, but also some good games. However, after the match against Olympiakos, the atmosphere in the locker room is positive, as it should be in the context of the preparation for our big goal, which is to win the Cup. From now on we have to continue this preparation through the remaining games, which are also important, with the same good mood.”

For the following match against Panathinaikos:

“It’s a playoff game, different from what we expect with this opponent in the Cup final. It will definitely be a tough game. We go there to fight our battle. Let’s go to show our good competitive face and that we are ready for the positive result”.

On how Aris should face Panathinaikos in order to claim the positive result they want:

“First of all we have to follow our coach’s plan. From then on, we must be 100% focused on the match. Of course, let’s fight on the pitch. That’s what we’ve always done, and that’s what we must do now. We’ve shown that we’re competitive against everyone, so that’s what we have to do again.”

On how important it is for the team to get a positive result in this game, as well as in the rest until the end of the playoffs:

“Indeed, it is very important to get a positive result, as in the other games remaining until the end of the playoffs. This means that we will also be competitive in the final of the Cup. That’s what we’ll try to do and I think we’ll do it well.”