Alexandros Tziolis is experienced enough to know that injuries are a (disagreeable) part of football, but isn’t used to long-term absence from action. The Greek midfielder is ready to put his two-month adventure behind him and return to the pitch in order to help PAOK.

The Greek international who celebrates his 30th birthday on Friday 13 February conceded an interview to PAOK TV, the club’s official YouTube channel and spoke about the hardship of sitting on the sidelines, the remainder of the season and his sensations now as a 30-year old man!