The trials and tribulations of PAOK
The match against Ionikos proved how difficult it is to switch from the European competitions back to the domestic championship, especially after such an intense match as the one with Midtjylland. However, such tests, and by participating in three tournaments, will only stand PAOK in good stead to grow even more as a team.
Razvan Lucescu and his players have gathered their key takeaways and now they have turned their attention fully to the derby that follows, against AEK. Another challenge of the highest difficulty in a season with consecutive ‘finals’.
On Monday (28.02) the squad trained at the facilities in Nea Mesimvria with the players that started against Ionikos following a special recovery program. The rest of the group worked on tactics, ball movement and fitness.
On the positive side, Chuba Akpom and Thomas Murg returned to full training rhythms again after recovering from their injuries. On the contrary, Alexandru Mitrita, who finished the game with Ionikos feeling some discomfort in his left groin remained in the gym and he will undergo an MRI scan in order to determine the exact problem he is facing. Nelson Oliveira continued his gradual reintegration training program.
On Tuesday (01.03) PAOK will train at 11:00 in Nea Mesimvria.
