Ioannidis: “I’m not interested in the hype around my name, I’m focused on Panathinaikos”

THE Fotis Ioannidis represented his footballers Panathinaikou at the press conference for tomorrow’s crucial match with Lance.

The Greek striker emphasized, among other things, that he can prove that he belongs to the top level, while he expressed the opinion that “Panathinaikos without Europe is not what we dream of”.

In regards to his future and the dancing of millions by teams to acquire him, he replied:I don’t care about the glory around my name, I’m focused on Panathinaikos».

What he said in detail:

On his injury and Lance’s high level: “I missed a long time from the preparation and I don’t have as many playing minutes as I would like. There was an injury that held me back, but I’m slowly getting to the level I want. I have competed against very difficult opponents and with the National Team last year in Europe as well. Without underestimating the opponent, I am confident that I can prove that I belong to the top level.”

For the gel with Asteras AKTOR: “As many years as I have been at Panathinaikos, there is not a game where we don’t want the three points. The game with Asteras shocked us and annoyed us to lose three points. Now that’s over, tomorrow is a good opportunity to show our true face.”

For the doro around his name: “In the first place, I don’t think I need any fluff around my name to understand my worth. But the interview is about the game and I want to stick to that. I am focused on Panathinaikos and I will do my job as best as I can”.

For Lance in relation to Ajax: “What I have seen is that she is more physical and intense in runs and strength. Ajax had more quality, but here it is a different style of play and we have to cope. I think we will do it because we have quite strong kids.”

For the demands of the world: “I myself have high demands from the first moment I came to Panathinaikos. The world has recognized this and has high demands from me, which I like and want too.”

On the great importance of the games: “It’s our last chance to go to Europe. If we manage to go through it will be important for the club and for us. I have said before that Panathinaikos without Europe is not what we dream of.”