THE PAOK Wolfsberger in Tuba in Tuba in the first game for his third qualifier on Thursday night (7/8/2025, 20:30) Europa League.
PAOK coach Razvan Lutsescu spoke about the European premiere of the biceps of the North, and also referred to the stay of Yiannis Constantelia.
What Razvan Lutsescu said
As to whether the team is spiritually ready: “This is our goal. It is the first official game. We have experience in these situations, but there are cases where the favorites have failed to qualify. Our goal is to be as ready as possible at 100%. I can say that the preparation period was very good for us. Currently, reaching the first game. “
For myth and Chalov: “I don’t think Chalov should have a … weight on his shoulders. This weight should have the team overall. Everyone should do the defense they need and attack properly. Everyone should do the job they need for the team and there is no extra weight for Chaloff, because he is more.”
About the roster he currently has in his hands: “The group that is here is what concerns me. I am very pleased with the will and mood of the players and this is the most important. We have to be together together. Certainly difficult games will come, but the only way is to fight and do it all together.
The administration knows exactly what we need, so we move in the direction, to strengthen the team where it takes. “
For Wolfsberger: “The truth is, we don’t look at the outcome at the moment. We look at how to play and the approach they may have. We are in a situation where games can be dangerous. Things may not be able to predict them. We want to be spiritually ready. The qualification will be judged to be the most important.”
As to whether there are issues outside of Despontov: “Thymianis is a matter that has lost all the preparation. Beyond that there are no other issues.”
About how he himself feels about the team: “We have worked hard on the confidence and excitement we need to have, knowing that you need sacrifices to get to a certain point, but they come with the mentality we want to make. I have spent many seasons here, we have a lot of time and I want to enjoy this season.
To renew Constantelia and how important this is: “I also responded to the Netherlands, about Constantiles. level.
Seeing the love and appreciation he receives from the PAOK world, but also the opponents, but also the respect of his teammates, is something that will give him very confidence. It is the time to enter the court and say, “Now I have to go to the court and win, not enjoy it.” As a young child did with this talent. Wins will pay back all the love he receives from the world. I’m sure doing this will go to another level. I’m sure of that. “
Zivkovic: “I am very optimistic this year, my honor to be the leader of PAOK”

In terms of players, Andriya Zivkovic said:
For the fact that the first games are always very important in the season for PAOK and if it should be realistic focusing on the result: “I totally agree! It’s the first match of the season, it’s very important to get quality on the pitch and get the win. We play on our pitch and want to go out on the pitch and take the first step to qualify. Through our performance to get confidence and psychology. What we need to do is go out on the court and give it everything. “
For the spiritual part of Lutsescu insists on all the preparation in this part of the season: “This is very important. It’s a difficult part of the season these qualifiers. We did good preparation, we train very well and there is a very good climate in the locker room. It is an element that evolves this spiritual part and through the new players who have come, the young people who are with us, I believe we will be the ones we need to start the season properly. “
How he feels the team this year being one of the oldest in PAOK: “I feel very confident about the new season. Players have come in quality, young players have come to help us. There is an excellent climate between us, but this is not enough. We have to go out on the pitch and fight, push ourselves for the best possible. We have a strong group, with a strong bond between us, but all of this must all come out on the pitch and give everything to every game, with hard work both in matches and training. The bases are in, we are in very good shape and I am very optimistic about this year. “
For his role in the team and if he feels more responsible as a player who has been in the team for many years: “Certainly I feel responsible for many things. It is a great honor to be a leader in PAOK. I am happy to be the first leader now and we are on a very good track. The responsibilities are more and being a leader is not just to go out on the pitch with the armband. My teammates have helped me to have a very good climate. I am proud to be a leader in PAOK. “
For the world that was sold out in three hours for the fight with Wolfsberger: “What can I say about this world? They are unlikely! Toumpa will be full and we are ready to make them happy, such as making us happy and our families. Be proud of us, our efforts on the court. They really give us a push to get on the pitch and give it everything. “
Whether he worries him that Wolfsburger has more games on her feet: “We are concentrated on what we can do. We know that we are playing against a good team and it will be difficult to get through. We have to go out on the court and give it all. We did a good preparation, we played some friendly games and I think we are absolutely ready for the battle. It is best to respond to the court. “