Almeida: “I don’t sleep because I think about the changes in the XI – I try to be clear with each player”

In Peristeri there will be a tough “duel” between Atromitos and AEK for the 10th matchday Stoiximan Super League.

In view of this confrontation, Mr Matias Almeida she spoke into her camera NOVA for the difficult task with Peristeriotes, the great importance of the victory over Aris for the Cup, but also the difficulty in choosing a starting line-up for each match.

What Matias Almeida said in detail:

For team psychology: “Wins are always good for all groups. We have started well in a new competition like the Cup, but there is one game left. It was important to see the players who had little playing time and now we have our minds on tomorrow’s game.”

On how hard or easy it is to decide who to use each time: “I always love the footballers I coach. I was a player and I know how difficult it is when you have little playing time. I try to be clear with each one individually. As in all things it is difficult to make everyone happy. You try to think the best for the team and the competition to be like the last game, showing that they want to be here. Obviously it becomes difficult when you have so many footballers and it’s not easy to make a decision.”

On the competition that exists in the league and how he perceives it: “I have made a report about the Greek league. In these years that I have been here, I see a league that is improving, with better systems, better strategies, more competitive, more equal. The fact that Aris is in this position, we always want to be first, but I’m happy for his coach.”

For the match against Atromitos in Peristeri: “All opponents are difficult. The league is more competitive, with different and good strategies, with good footballers, with good coaches and that’s why I say that all this has made the Greek league improve”.

On how many changes he is thinking of making in the eleven in relation to the Cup match: “The truth is, I don’t… sleep! We also have training today and we’ll see. Then we will make decisions. It is very important to have all the players available and the footballers to defend the positions I give them.”