Tsiolis: “PAOK should adapt its game to European games”

Speaking to Metrosport, Sakis Tsiolis expressed the opinion that PAOK should modify its approach to the game when competing in the Europa League.

Read his statements…

Regarding the development of PAOK’s match against Viktoria Plzen…

“It seemed from the beginning that in terms of quality, PAOK was a much better team than the opponent. It just goes with the pattern that goes in the Greek league, but the European ones are different. Regularly, maybe he should adapt differently to the Greek league and differently to the European ones. To control the game more. Eating goals then starts to have problems. This should be noted”

On the bad picture of the first half:



“The quality characteristics were clearly visible and that PAOK was better in terms of quality. But he ate those two goals and that’s when his problems appeared.”

On whether the fact that the opponent was left with 10 players played a role:



“Baba’s entry was very catalytic, he is very good both in the center and in attack. He is a barometer player.

Also, it was the need to take the game on him after 0-2. If he had 3-4 more minutes, he might have won the game. But from the beginning he had to go in tighter, to have the rationale not to eat the first goal in order to be able to control the game.”

On whether Lucescu did well to bring on Tisundali and Chalov:



“He did well and put them in after the dismissal. But it would be a risk if he put two centre-forwards, because you lose weight somewhere else. He should have worked on this system. But after the player was sent off, it was a very good move.

But with Brandon Thomas at the top, Constantelias and Zivkovic are also released. With these two, the attack becomes slower. But they are good in the area to create situations. However, it is certain that I prefer Brandon Thomas!”.

For Panathinaikos – Aris:



“It’s a golden opportunity for Aris to finish the first round first. If he manages to get the double in Panathinaikos, it is up to him to manage the remaining 3-4 games and finish first, it is a big deal.

I believe Aris has a much better chance than Panathinaikos, which has many problems, pressure and stress. People are reminiscing about the previous manager and we don’t know if Alonso will be on the bench in this game. You expect everything from the players, especially after the performance against Chelsea. I see it as difficult, but the climate will have to change. Panathinaikos needs victory at all costs. But Aris has the team to beat Panathinaikos”.

For the path of Hercules:



“It’s a new team that needs its time, but some points were lost and they could be in a better position. I want to believe that as time goes by, Hercules will get bigger. I want to believe that returning to Kavtantzoglio the team will be different. In the play offs things will be different, he has the possibility to claim. Although it seems that Larissa is the firm favorite”.

Finally, for the European victory of Olympiakos against Malmö:



“The appearance also plays a very important role, not only the victory. Olympiacos shows that it keeps the style of play and the personality it has from last year’s success.”