And now to the ‘final’
The first step has been taken. PAOK came away from Piraeus with all three points and lead ΑΕΚ by the same margin in the race for second place. Now it’s time for the next step. The most crucial and decisive one.
There is an air of a cup final about the match against the Enosi, with Abel Ferreira’s team in second and holding a three-point lead. If the Kitrinomavri manage to win and pull level, they will then have the advantage due to their superior goal difference.
The squad remained in Athens and on Monday morning the team began its preparations for the upcoming battle at the ΟΑΚΑ. The players who featured in the starting XI in Piraeus followed a training program focused on recuperation and recharging, while the rest of the group training normally, working on passing, build-up play and finishing.
Ingi Ingason received treatment on his leg injury, as did Karol Swiderski, who took a knock on his ankle which resulted in some internal bleeding. Ferreira is without Omar El Kaddouri, who was booked against Olympiacos and is now suspended for the game with ΑΕΚ.
On Tuesday (14.07) the Dikefalos tou Vorra will training again at 10:00.
