About the battle for the title in the Stoiximan Super League, he spoke Michalis Grigoriou in “Trial at OPEN”.
“We’ve been saying that since September. I predicted that all four teams might be in contention for the first time in history until the end. This is the best for the development of our football and the outwardly good testimony abroad. I hope this episode that happened stays there and doesn’t steal at all from the beauty of this year’s championship.
It is very beautiful for football and those who love it what is happening. In these 90 minutes, in PAOK-Olympiakos, both teams play all year. PAOK has reached the point where they have to play for who will chase the championship until the last matchday. If we said that yesterday’s match was a must win, think about what PAOK-Olympiakos will be and what else we will see“, he initially noted.
He then referred to the moment of his explosion Matias Almeida in the final of AEK’s derby with PAOK in Toumba: “The picture does not represent Mr. Almeida and all the time he is in our country. Nor his ethos and style, but we are human, we should not ignore that. There are 200 pulses at that moment, because we are also playing, in addition to the players. It is difficult, however, if something has bothered us to hold on. Of course, no matter how many times we are challenged, we should not do this. 100 times and 100 times we must show restraint, for the world, for television and the position we represent».
From there he talked about:
-the role that Olympiacos’ European obligations will play in fatigue: “They will play a role. Both PAOK and Olympiacos lacked stability. PAOK’s latest move was obvious. After the unfortunate result against Lamia, most people said that he has no hope. Because what happened in Europe, where they reached the “8” with an excellent run, the players and the staff were emptied of the constant games and the pressure. I want to give credit to PAOK. A team that 1-2 months ago had a lot of energy, to suddenly see it empty and within three days, after the defeat in Lamia, find its motivation again, fill with energy and show yesterday’s image.
In contrast to AEK who were coming off a great game with Panathinaikos, which gave them 70-80 percent of the championship. Credit goes to both teams because they went down to Toumba to win, just PAOK gave a little more for the victory. After yesterday’s result, PAOK will have energy until the end. The game against Olympiakos is crucial because it is played all year. After yesterday’s victory, every player is looking forward to this match, just three games before a marathon. PAOK plays at home and has the psychological advantage. I don’t think it can run out of fuel right now.».
-the change in the image of Olympiakos: “It is impressive, in the sense that a man came who did the right things for such a team. It motivated players to start from scratch on an otherwise rich roster in terms of quality and quantity. It can respond to two events. He’s done it earlier in the season, he can do it now with five games to go. With wins in three games he takes the championship. We’re talking about a season where the players come to understand that they are like a stock in the stock market and are given the opportunity to not only save a seemingly lost year, but also to make history. If they win the Conference it will be a huge achievement. If we asked 100 Olympiacos fans a while ago if they can win the title, few would say they can».
– the team that will finally celebrate this year’s championship: “I didn’t make a prediction even a few years ago when you asked me about AEK. I didn’t pick any favorites, so I won’t either now. We await the finale with great interest. Greek football can offer us things that we lack».
– Panathinaikos: “Panathinaikos now only has the Cup. There is a risk of finishing 4th and losing the Cup as well. Everything is inside. As he can finish 3rd and win the Cup. He didn’t expect this ending. He can save his face with the Cup, but the goal was the championship».
-Mars: “He has changed the data of the peak and is motivated to keep until May 25 in shape. To maintain their performance at high levels, because even if this is a match for Aris, after so many years to win a trophy. This holds Mars».
Source: Sport Fm
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