Here is what the young player of the “Double-Headed Eagle” said:

On the impact that the premature start of the season will have on the team:

«We will definitely be more tired as we started really early this season, but we will also be more ready than the rest of the teams. We worked well and are advanced in terms of physical conditions. On Sunday we can play yet another good home game and defeat Xanthi«.

Whether he would characterise PAOK as a team of their coach:

«I believe it’s still early in the season to claim that and assess now whether our work is reflected on the pitch. Some of the plays you see in our matches have been rehearsed in training. But have to keep our feet on the ground and continue working. The victory over Brøndby IF is just our ticket to joining the UEFA Europa League group stage. We must now focus on the league opening day, put Brøndby IF behind us and go match by match«.

On the fans’ support:

«Our fans have proved their support when seeing players from the youth ranks of the club featuring in the senior squad, when realising that the owner of the club does his best to help. We thank them for being on our side and wish that, throughout the season, Toumba will look as it did on Thursday«.

On the aims for the new season

«This team is a title contender each season, but it’s not yet wise to talk about aspirations. First of all our newly-signed players must join trainings and shortly we will be able to talk more about our aims«.

On the league opener against SKODA Xanthi:

«They held on to their main players and have a good coach. They will visit Toumba to do the best they can. We need to be 100% focused and obey our coach. That’s the only wayt to claim the three-pointer«.