On his winning goal:

«We were under pressure. We started well, but didn’t get to score the early goal we were after. Levadiakos then defended in numbers. Such matches usually get decided by a single goal. Thankfully we were able to score and kick off 2017 with a victory«.

On the instructions he got before coming off the bench:

«I was told to replace Mystakidis, but convert more to the centre of the pitch, because that is my game. It’s very important nowadays in football to have full-backs who charge forward, because they provide solutions. Last season, I scored against Asteras Tripolis and Iraklis with headers. However it’s not my strong point«.

On the time he gets on the pitch:

«I try to improve, to be ready when given the opportunity to get in the game and to prove that I deserve to play. That makes a player stronger. The coach gets to choose, he decides which player is readier. I am trying to be ready. It’s not easy… I make an effort to achieve it with lots of patience«.

On his coexistence with Biseswar on the pitch:

«Diego is a very good player. He helps us a lot in our attacking deployment. I won’t be the judge of whether we can play together. Others get to decide that. We are both giving everything and trying to help the team find solutions in such matches«.

On the days following the loss to Atromitos:

«It was a tough period. We were lacking goals, victories… It was a nightmare for us. We then remained in the hotel as a family, rallying together. That helped us come out stronger, start winning and move ahead. Because that is what we should always do: move ahead«.

On the importance of the victory over FC Slovan Liberec that saw them qualify to the UEFA Europa League knockout stage:

«That match was very important and confidence-boosting. We then were able to start a winning streak«.