Roll call…
The last part of the season is by definition difficult, especially since the team comes into it after such a demanding fixture schedule and you have more matches than most of your opponents. The continuous games have cost PAOK in terms of energy and human resources, with injury issues hampering the team.
The latest addition to the treatment room is Jose Angel Crespo, who limped out of the match with Olympiacos after taking a blow to the left ankle. The Spaniard underwent an MRI which showed that he had some swelling in his heel bone. The player has already started a recovery program and his condition will be evaluated daily.
From there, Diego Biseswar, who is suffering from a stomach muscle injury, started an individual program on the practice pitches and will also be evaluated daily, while Andre Vieirinha, Omar El Kaddouri, Douglas Augusto, and Leo Jaba all stayed in the gym for treatment.
In the midst of these problems, PAOK are preparing for the next test that is in Ioannina against PAS. Friday’s (6.5) program focused on fitness and ball movement. The players who played in the starting limeup against Olympiacos followed a special wind-down and recovery program.
On Saturday (07.05) PAOK will train at 11:00 at the Toumba.
