Demis: “AEK must reduce the roster in January so that Almeida can work better”

Speaking about the match between AEK and Atromitos in Peristeri on a NOVA show, Mr Demis Nikolaidis expressed the opinion that next January the Union should part with some of the footballers it has on its roster, so that Matias Almeida can work better.

“AEK was poor in the offensive part in the match against Atromitos. He didn’t create many scoring opportunities. It didn’t impress me because it changed a lot of players. And I think he’s being forced to do it and I think it’s not going to be good for us. I understand that you need to have a nice atmosphere and that everyone is happy. But there are too many players and not everyone can be happy. And also when you do that, there is no team cohesion. The football player does not gain rhythm.

This thing, at some point in January, AEK should do something and the roster should definitely be reduced so that Almeida can work better. He loves the players and will be sad to leave out., He has to decide, will he put the best or should he split the time? It’s hard”characteristically stated the Demis Nikolaidisbefore referring to the game with Intrepid, saying:

“AEK was not very good offensively. He did not give right to Atromitos except for the phase at the end. Good Hadjisafi and very good Mandalos. Mandalos made three shots. Its value is known. AEK had a few finals with a very good defensive function. Having such a large roster reduces the value of football players. For example the value of Zuber has fallen. In January, AEK must release some players in order to be able to function better. I stand that AEK are very good defensively. This has to do with the stability of the stoppers and Szymanski. Nice result, but if it continues like this there will be a problem”.

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Tsakiris: “It’s annoying not to use Pinedas – Some players must be kept warm”

In the conclusions drawn from the confrontation AEK Giorgos Tsakiris was mentioned with Atromitos through the show “Newsroom” to News Bulletin 247.

He initially emphasized (speaking to Tasso Nikolopoulos) that the tempo of the match hypnotized the “yellow and black”, pointing out that he could have paid for it in the end with Van Weert’s phase, but also that it would have been unfair.

In addition, he talked about his options Matias Almeida for the original scheme, which were much discussed. “The non-use of Pineda for the 2nd series match is strange, the rest of the options can be up and down. He is the ultimate coach’s player“, he commented, but also: “some players have to be kept warm. You must be true to your word (s.s. means Almeida)».