Players and coaching staff focused on the tactical approach for the match through a series of exercises and games, while there was also some separate work on finishing.

Anderson Esiti trained normally after overcoming a virus, while Douglas Augusto felt a twinge in his groin and sat out the rest of the session. He will be assessed on Friday. Jose Crespo and Pontus Wernbloom continued their recovery programs out on the training pitches, while Omar El Kaddouri and Leo Jaba remained indoors for gym and swimming pool work.

On Friday (03.01) PAOK will train at 10:30 at the Toumba.