After qualifying for Wolfsberger, the PAOK He has a last “obstacle” before the Europa League League Phase, with the Rijeka be his opponent in the playoffs of the event.
PAOK is considered a favorite to qualify for Rijeka, having previously excluded Croatians in the Conference League, with the team’s coach himself, Radomir Jalovic, pointing out the fact in his statements. “They are a favorite in the two Europa League matches, but on our stadium not necessarily. We want to look great and go to Thessaloniki with an advantage. All available except Orests (punished). The atmosphere will be amazing. Our followers supported us even after the defeat with Dinamo, thank them. We have to show the same thirst from the first minute, “he said.
The Rijeka coach even argued that after securing a European competition in the League Phase, the games with PAOK are essentially a … bonus for fans of the team. “We have already achieved our big goal by excluding the depreciated Selburn. Fans have a secured European season. And now PAOK is the prize.
We play with a very serious European team, which, like Ludogorets, is constantly in groups. Every athlete wants strong opponents. We secured the presence at Conference, but we want Europa. It is stronger, more attractive – Roma, Porto, big clubs. We will give it all. We respect PAOK and its quality, but we believe in ourselves. For us, these games are a prize, without pressure we can give 100%. “