Marin Leovac is expected to remain on the sidelines for 4-5 weeks, thus forcing Igor Tudor to look for an alternative on the left side, starting with the encounter against Qäbälä FC on Thursday.

During Monday’s training session, PAOK coach insisted on transition from defence to attack opting for automated moves. Players split into two groups and worked on ball passing from the flanks and the axis.

To conclude the session, players engaged in a training match and then did physical condition drills under the guidance of Paolo Artico. Ricardo Costa and Alexandros Tziolis remained in the gym for decompression reasons, while Miguel Vítor followed lighter training due to a knock he sustained during the Veria game.

Tuesday ‘s training session is scheduled to begin at 18.00 at Nea Mesimvria.