Lucescu: “The important thing is the unity of the team – This game was just the beginning”

THE Baba Rahman scored in the 85th minute and completed a great turnaround for PAOKwho passed the home of Asteras AKTOR with a score of 2-1.

After the match, Razvan Lucescu he spoke at the press conference and emphasized that the most important thing is that the team showed him unity in a difficult period, while he promised that the specific game was only the principle.

What he said in detail:

For PAOK’s reaction after the 1-0:

“I think these games are some of the best in terms of reactions. We had the desire to run, to push, to fight. Each player’s reaction. We also had control of the match, we created many opportunities, which we did not take advantage of. We should have scored more goals. Asteras scored the goal, from our own bad reaction. I saw a group of players who wanted to win and react. We actually enjoyed reacting. The flow we had in the game was very good. Possibly we could have scored more goals. What remains is the unity of the group. Regarding the winner’s metal, which you asked about, it is true that we had to react. And we did it. It’s just a game. Another one follows on Thursday. We went through a period when we were not well. This game was just the beginning. We will continue with more confidence after this game.”

On how important this victory was for the PAOK strikers:

“This season is on its way. It is wrong to say that during the match, we were in fifth place and with this victory we reached first. It’s the same thing as what we had last season. We have to bring out our strengths. Never stop trying. It’s a whole season. This is the current situation. And last year, there were some transitions. When things don’t go well, we have to try. It is very important that we are all together in the effort we are making. The season isn’t over. We have nine games including today until the holidays. What we need is to be close and claim. As for the centre-forwards who do not score, it is a fact that they have a pressure. Chances are made during the match. They have to find the balance. And when they find her, it will be good for the team. Chalov created spaces for Despodov’s goal. My big problem is that these players must understand the work we do in training. And Chalov was actively involved in the goals and that is very important for me. The rest will come and everything else is important for the team.”

On Otto’s performance as a left back and the presence of Constantelias:

“He didn’t have a good start to the season because of some injury and virus problems. Especially when someone is a young player with great talent, it takes time to show evidence. Konstantelias may have made some mistakes, but he needs to improve things and take better positions. For me, Constantelias may not have been top, but at the same time he was top. It is normal for him to have fluctuations in his performance. There are big transitions. Either in the No. 10 position or on the left side of the attack, he made some mistakes. He was somewhat lacking in physical condition. It can be improved along the way. As for Otto, he’s just Otto.”