The Matchday 10 Super League Interwetten encounter is the first in a series of demanding matches that the Double-headed Eagle are called upon to negotiate, with 10 games in both Greece and Europe coming up in the space of just 30 days, as the club is also going to be in Greek Cup action, with the cup holders eager to retain their trophy. The first opponents for PAOK in the competition as was revealed today in the Round of 16 draw will be Larissa.

The logic for PAOK remains the same. Each and every game is treated as a ‘final’ in itself, therefore the only thing on everyone’s minds at the moment is getting the three points in Peristeri.

On Thursday (18.11) the training session was focused mainly on the tactical approach of the upcoming match. Initially the players performed some possession and movement exercises, then there was a special coaching seminar from the coaching staff and a mini-friendly to finish off.

Sidcley took part in the whole training session without any problems and is at the disposal of Razvan Lucescu in view of Atromitos. Douglas and Mitrita followed their individual training programs out on the practice pitches, Oliveira did some exercises in the gym and pool, while Vieirinha continued his special recovery program.

On Friday (19.11) PAOK will train at 10:30 in Nea Mesimvria.