PAOK’s preparation for the league encounter against Panathinaikos kicked off on Italian soil. A few hours after the draw with ACF Fiorentina, the “Double-Headed Eagle” players held their session in “Casa Italia”, the training ground of Italy’s national team in Coverciano.

Those who played all 90 minutes against ACF Fiorentina followed a recuperation session with cool-down drills on the pitch and physiotherapy in the gym. The remaining players started with the usual warm-up and then worked on their finishing with shots and headers. A training match on reduced pitch with limited ball touches sealed the session.

Ergys Kace trained normally and Dimitris Papadopoulos remained in the gym. Saturday’s training will be held at 18.30 in Toumba Stadium. Earlier, at 17.30 in the mixed zone area of the venue, Stefanos Athanasiadis will be presented with the MVP award for matchday 9 of the Super League.