PAOK defused the German side’s weapons, but that wasn’t enough for a positive result. The second leg has become an uphill battle. Until then however, the “Double-Headed Eagle” have a league game against Veria to deal with and an opportunity to return to their winning ways.

Vladan Ivić and his player continue their work, aiming to keep their fine streak on track. On Friday, they practiced ball passing and finishes following combination moves.

Those who started against FC Schalke 04 did recuperation and decompression work in the pool. José Ángel Crespo sustained a thigh knock and did just physiotherapy due to pains in the affected area. His condition isn’t alarming, but it will be reevaluated during Saturday’s training session.

Marin Leovac was examined by an otolaryngologist to rule out the possibility of a fractured nose, following the knock he suffered in the first half of Thursday’s game. As for José Alberto Cañas, he continued his recovery program.

Saturday’s training session is scheduled to start at 17:00 in Toumba Stadium.