His initial statement:

«Of course we exercise self-criticism. We are all aware of which club we play off. Drawing 3-3 at home against Panthrakikos isn’t a satisfying result for anyone. We are all upset and angry with that. We had time to work, despite missing several guys to international duty. Regarding the mentality we need to display? To have fighting spirit and give it all on the pitch. Sometimes we manage that, sometimes we don’t. I believe that PAOK need to record comfortable victories over the so-called ‘weaker’ sides. We haven’t achieved that yet. We get confused in several matches and end up wasting time before getting in game mode. That’s how negative results appear. Come Sunday, we need to change that. We need to be determined from minute one and stamp PAOK’s authority on the game. The team have quality but need extra passion«.

On the details that have a negative effect on the team:

«Details are within the game and make all the difference. From then on, we have made several individual errors and we work hard in trainings in order to correct them. I think we need 100% concentration. We weren’t focused when we conceded these goals. If we manage to remedy that, there is nothing to fear«.

On his upcoming start as central defender and his feelings on playing more there and not on the wings, his natural position:

«Playing is the most important thing for me. I will feature where the coach deems necessary. I have played as central defender several times in the past and there is no problem. I will give it all, wherever I get to play. There is a shortage of centre backs because of injuries and suspensions and, if I am called by my coach to play there, I will give it everything I have«.
On Panetolikos:

«They have a good team. But we need to stay focused and prove on the pitch that we are the better side. Focus and passion will be key ingredients –if we display them, we will face no problems«.