Dellas: “We expected some renewals that didn’t happen – We need 3-4 more players”

His goals OFI in the new competitive season he defined Traianos Dellas in his statements after the team’s first training session. The Greek coach claimed that he would have expected some renewals to have been made which ultimately did not happen and claimed that 3-4 players are still needed.

The statements of Traianos Dellas in detail:

For the possibility of changing the format of the championship:

“I’m also waiting to see if this particular change will happen. If it does, I think that’s where we should focus more on fifth place. It’s certainly not easy, what counts for me is the work we have to do every day here. Let’s make this group solid, work every day and then I think the year will go well. OFI’s goal should be to be high. We want to build a good group, that will know what they are asking for in every game and that is the main thing. We have to make a good team”.

For the goals of the new season:



“The idea is to build a good group of players and have them last through the season. Let’s close the transfer window as quickly as possible and let the new season find us as good as possible. This year I want a team that will play with balance, to be strong, at least at home. We have to see every game as a final. We must also look to the past to learn about the future. We need to protect our home even better. Away games are games where you have to get something, not go play to play.”

For the new sponsor:



“You understand that a lot changes in the competitive and non-competitive part of the team. OFI is a team that is developing, growing, and I think this is to the benefit of both the city and the team itself, and the world should be proud. It is a team that is constantly evolving.”

For transfers:



“We have focused more on the midfield. This is a bit of a difficult period, and the market in general, as there is the EURO that affects it. The transfers that need to be made, however, will be made. All footballers are here to help. Whether they are foreigners or Greeks, it doesn’t matter. I speak English to everyone. Let’s not divide the group into foreigners and Greeks. Surely the Greek can better understand what OFI represents for Heraklion and the island. To quickly let everyone understand the culture of the people. Let’s put them in the mood.

I haven’t asked for a specific number of players. We were waiting for some updates to happen which didn’t happen. There are also some kids we want to see, kids from the academies that if they show us something we can take advantage of it. But I think we still need 3-4 players.”

On when he would like to close the roster:



“We are going through a difficult transfer window and the market is very strange at the moment. We would certainly like to have two more players in midfield by the time we go to Holland, but we have players to support the team if those players need to come a little later. The moves are made every day, we are also working, and the scouting department to try to find the players we need and I think we will succeed. So far I have no information about any player leaving the current roster. I think taking out the goalkeepers, a good roster is around 26 players.”