Ketsetzoglou: “AEK freshened up and played like… Almeida’s AEK”

Her refreshment AEK played a role to perform against OFI much better than in the European matches, as emphasized by Kostas Ketsetzoglou to News Bulletin 247.

“With many absent while in Holland, AEK actually held pre-season training in Athens with the advantage of the draw. As it was, however, she could have passed Noah if some serious mistakes had been avoided or if she had been more effective in her opportunities. It seemed yesterday that the team was freshened up and, having raised the intensity quite a bit, reminded AEK of the previous two years and easily reached victory. It was however important that while with Noa he didn’t score in his first two big chances, yesterday he scored and quickly made it 2-0“, he said and added:

“The appearance of Simanski, Pineda and Ljubisic played a role, which worked very well as a suspension and creative. The full backs had constant tension and ups and downs, Koita didn’t get the finals but had runs and Amrabad was very essential. AEK was not threatened at the back, OFI did one phase».

Finally, about the additions to the roster, he said:For me, AEK should get a center forward and a left back. I liked Pelios, I believe he can develop into a key left back for AEK, but he is not yet one. I believe that he should continue to look for a left back as a starter, but also a center forward to pair with Levia. Then there will have to be exits, with loans or perhaps some sale. There must be two players in each position and 3-4 wild cards».