On the Super League opening day and how they made the most of the whole waiting period:

«Finally the league kicks off. It was a bit weird to wait like that. We had no official games nor rhythm. Finally we are starting and I hope that everything will go well«.

On his expectations ahead of the opening day:

«Everybody within the team are on a positive frame of mind. We want to start well against Panetolikos. We are only focusing on this game. We take it one match at a time and always aim to win«.

On Panetolikos:

«It’s a very good and dangerous side, as witnessed in previous seasons. I believe though that it’s up to us. If we play as we are supposed to, we will reach the desired result«.

On what people should expect out of PAOK this season:

«As we showed in our first European encounters, we have a disciplined side and that will be our main asset this season. We want to improve ourselves with every game«.

On the goals set by the team:

«PAOK always have high aims and that is the case this season as well. We want to start with a victory and to do well in all competitions«.

On the main characteristics of PAOK this season:

«We are a disciplined and no-nonsense team, working on a specific plan set by our coach. It’s still very early and we have time ahead to improve further«.

On the competition within the team:

«It’s a big roster and there are many good players. This helps the team and the players improve«.

On his personal ambitions:

«I hope that we all can keep healthy, because last season we suffered a lot on the injury front. From then on, I wish us all the best«.