On PAOK’s defeat by Atromitos in Peristeri:

«We have not started the year well at all. The results are not pleasant. We had a different plan, but things didn’t happen for us. It is a difficult time for us. We are analyzing our mistakes. These results hurt us a lot. We were better in both games, we created opportunities. The score with Atromitos should have been 0-3 with the chances we had, but we lost 3-2 and it hurts a lot. We made a lot of serious individual mistakes. We paid for that. Both the defeat with Atromitos, and the result with Larissa which was like a defeat for us.»

On whether it’s a question of psychology: 

«It’s a difficult question. The truth is that we made individual mistakes. During the game, and especially for Atromitos’ third goal, we also made mistakes defensively. The other goals we conceded in previous games also came from individual mistakes, mistakes that no one expects. I do not know if psychology plays a role. Mistakes were made by both the young players and the more experienced ones. We have been talking to them, and helping them. We have been working on the pitch and we have to eradicate these mistakes.»

On the main message from Ivan Savvidis in his conference call with the squad: 

«Everything depends on the results. Mr. Savvidis was not happy. Nobody is. The president gave us support, his intervention was good and important. We also know that we need to change things and we are trying to do that from tomorrow.»

On the reasons for the ups and downs in PAOK’s performances:

«We have differences from half to half. With Atromitos, for example, we played very well in the first half. In the second we were not so good, although we still had chances. We have an issue when we concede goals. We get a little shock. We need a few minutes to get back into the game. Something is happening, but in general we are improving, but there are still a lot of things we need to improve.»

On the first contributions from the new transfer acquisitions:

«The players that came in will help us a lot. Krmencik needs time, he is not at 100% yet, the same goes for Lamprou who needs rhythm. Warda is ready. He has played matches with Volos and has rhythm. He is a useful player, he scored a goal for us and I think he will help us a lot.»

On whether they expect additional reinforcements to come in:

«No, I think we are strong enough, we have plenty of players in the squad, we do not expect to bring in any more transfers.»

On the game against Volos and what PAOK must do to get a victory:

«We need to reproduce those aspects of play that we showed in the first half against Atromitos. To create chances, to be aggressive for the entire 90 minutes, not just for 45.»