While the rest of Thessaloniki were preparing to attend the parade of 25 March or were ruing the bad weather messing with their plans, PAOK players met at Nea Mesimvria for their morning training session. Under the incessant rain, Giorgos Georgiadis’ troops warmed up and then worked on improving their physical condition with intense runs and sprints.

Afterwards they focused on tactics. Through games in reduced pitch, PAOK coach is trying to change the team’s outlook, add new elements to their attacking deployment and improve their overall defensive function so that they don’t concede many goals.

For the first time since suffering his right elbow injury, Hedwiges Maduro began jogging along with fitness and recuperation trainer Giannis Katsanikas. Alexandros Tziolis followed part of the session and then trained in lighter pace for recuperation purposes. Miguel Vítor was absent due to a viral infection, as was Dimitris Salpingidis who is recovering after his right metatarsal surgery. Nikos Vasaitis and Antonis Anastasiou of the U20s joined the seniors’ training.

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