Preparations underway for top of the table derby
And now the time has come for the battle for the top. PAOK and Panathinaikos cross swords on Sunday (28.01, 20:30) at Toumba Stadium, with the two clubs level at the top of the standings. PAOK kicked off their preparations for the big derby clash and the plans, as always, are centered on claiming all three points.
Tuesday’s (23.01) training session was conducted with the players split into two groups. The players who were in the starting XI against NFC Volos at the Panthessaliko Stadium followed a recovery and rehabilitation program out on the pitch, in the gym, and in the swimming pool.
The rest of the group performed a series of exercises related to fitness conditioning and tactics, unde the guidance of the technical staff, while in the finale they also played out a high-intensity friendly amongst themselves.
Andre Vieirinha continued to train according to his individual tailored program, as he is stil revoering from the muscle injury which means he is not able to train with the rest of the squad.
On Wednesday (24.01) PAOK will train at 11:00 in Nea Mesimvria.
