On what has changed to spark the recent positive performances:

«As our coach has said, nothing has changed essentially. We work hard every day to improve, to correct things. When you work hard, then the results and the victories will come. The point is to remain grounded.»

On the game with AEK:

«In Greece all derby matches are special, and very hard to predict as the result is often decided by the finer details. We have done our analysis of the opposition; we know their strengths and weaknesses, and what we have to do is to be concentrated and focused to win.»

How different is AEK under the new coach:

«We are focused only on our own team.»

On his form on a personal level, and how he felt during the period when he was not getting matches:

«All of the players in the squad know that the coach is counting on us. He decides who will play, since only eleven of us can start. We work hard, and we wait for our chance. Personally I am not concerned with who plays, the only thing I care about is that when the game ends we are the winners.»

On Christos Tzolis and his achievements:

«All the young guys on our team have a lot of talent and skill. Christos is a huge talent, an excellent footballer. He will become a very good player. I expect even more from him, and that is what I told him after the game against Larissa. What we said to each other is between us, but he will become a top footballer.»