On whether the coaching team are happier with scoring goals or keeping clean sheets:

«Both. Above all we have to start from the defensive function. We are satisfied with the performances, Lamia did not have a single chance, and so we have taken big steps forward on the defensive front. Offensively we were good in many of the games this season, we create phases. We have to keep doing what we are doing, scoring goals.»

On Baba’s debut and what stood out:

«He played well. He seems to have quality, he is a more aggressive full-back, very attacking-minded. He played well, and we are happy.»

On whether the fixture schedule without a heavy series of games helps PAOK even more:

«It suits us when we have the whole week to work in training. We did not have that kind of time until now, as we were playing every three days. Now we have time and we are working properly and improving our weaknesses.»

On the situation of Tzolis:

«He missed the first three days of training. He has been back in full training for two days now and is available to play.»

On whether Andrija Zivkovic is available:

«We do not know about Andrija, we will see in training. We hope he will be OK so he can help us. We will know today.»

On what kind of game he expects in Tripoli:

«Asteras are in good shape right now. If I am not mistaken, they have lost only yo Olympiacos and to Aris in the Greek Cup. They are a difficult team to face and it will be even more difficult to play them at their home ground.»

On Asteras Tripolis’ strengths:

«They are very dangerous offensively; they have Barrales who makes the difference for them. He is very good in the air and plays well with his back to goal. We have worked on that and of course we also have our strengths. It will be a good, hard and difficult game.»

On whether Kagawa will be in the starting lineup:

«We still do not know, this is a secret, so we do not say who will start or not. Every day he is in better shape and we will see who will play on the day of the match.»