Sznaucer: «We need concentration»
Miroslav Sznaucner shared his thoughts and insights on the upcoming Super League Interwetten Matchday 17 clash against OFI to the Novasports cameras. Read what the Pole said on paokfc.gr.
On the derby against Olympiakos and what was his key takeaway:
«We played well, even better in the second half. We produced a good display, putting many good phases together, and we pressed well. Apart from the goal, which came from a set piece, Olympiacos did not create a single opportunity against us. This is the kind of performance we want to see consistency, for the duration of all of our matches.»
On the transfer of Giannoulis to Norwich:
«Dimitris has left the club. He will continue his career in England. It is a loss for us. He was a key player. But we have other players in that position. Some others will now take their chance, and I think everything will go well.»
On how the gap will be filled, and if there will be any more incoming transfers:
«We do not know yet if Pereira or Vieirinha will fill it; it could also be Rodrigo who can also play on the left. We will see. We have our ideas and thoughts, but we still do not know 100% who will fill the gap.»
On whether or not PAOK will acquire a central midfielder:
«We are in conversations with Mr. [Olaf] Rebbe, but we cannot say anything more than that right now.»
On the individual mistakes that have cost the team in goals and points recently:
«This is true. Most of the goals we have conceded are from individual mistakes that we do not expect. When we are quiet on the bench, suddenly the opposition scores. We need concentration. We are emphasizing this constantly in every training session, as well as before every game in the dressing room. We must make sure we are focused in every phase of play. The mind needs to be there, where the ball is, and where the opposition players are. The defenders and the whole team have to be concentrated.»
On the game with OFI:
«We expect a difficult game. We also have some players missing through suspension, apart from the absence of Giannoulis. For us the goal does not change. We need the victory and we have to get it. We want the points, so we are going for the victory.»
On how much the missing players affect the team’s plans:
«We have enough players, so we have no problems there. We know how to set up the team; we are ready and we are looking forward to the challenge.»
