«Focused from minute one»
He has experienced many games like this one. Stefanos Athanasiadis spoke to Novasports TV about the encounter against Olympiacos and you can read all about it on paokfc.gr:
On the loss to Qarabağ FK and the upcoming encounter against Olympiacos:
«With back-to-back games on our schedule, we try to forget those already played as soon as possible and concentrate on the next one. The match against Qarabağ FK is behind us. We are a bit tired from the trips, but we need to be ready on Sunday«.
On whether the two teams will be affected by their midweek encounters:
«With a very tough encounter around the corner, both sides need to forget victory or defeat as soon as possible«.
On him scoring on Sunday:
«It’s important for the team to do their job well, to be 100% focused, show passion and determination in order to claim three points«.
On the elements that will help PAOK win:
«We need to be focused from minute one. There will be pressure, but we must only concentrate on the match at hand. We will also tell that to the newly-signed players. I believe that we can win this encounter«.
On his condition:
«I had a knee injury, but I am over it and I will be ready on Sunday«.