THE Olympic will face the Panathinaic On the Avenue for the 4th Super League match and Jose Luis Mendilibar talked about the match, but also about the tie with Paphos in the Champions League premiere.
Mendilibar said Olympiacos would not change his plans after changing the coach to Panathinaikos. He also said he would make changes to the eleven of the “reds”.
Mendilibar’s statements
About what he can learn from the fight with Paphos: “I think all four games we’ve played so far were quite similar. The level of opponents may be different, but they were all closed games in which we found it difficult to open their defense. When you play with teams closed in defense, then you have to take advantage of the first opportunities you have to make the game easier. The more you miss opportunities, the harder it is to score. “
For the first half of Olympiacos this season: “It also has to do with the opponent who is much fresh and relaxed when the game starts. Their durability decreases as the minutes go by. Maybe it has to do with it. “
Whether there is enough energy after the Champions League premiere, for Sunday’s derby: “We have a big roster and now that we have to take advantage of the players we have.”
Whether or not change the coach to Panathinaikos: “I will not change the way we play. I think this game will be completely different from what we have so far, because Panathinaikos will not be left behind. I think they will come forward to win the game, especially after playing at home. We can’t know what will happen, but I expect a game much more open compared to the previous ones. We will of course not change. We will do what we always do and try to win the game. “
For the undefeated series against Panathinaikos: “No, I can’t think about what happened last year. We should not stay there and think about that. I think the opponent will not think about it. After all, they have new players and a new coach. “
On whether to make changes: “Today is the worst day because the players who played on Wednesday are very tired. On Thursday they recovered and on Saturday we will see what it will be and decide. There will certainly be changes. There is no doubt about that. “
For the state of Roman Yaremtsuk and Zelson Martins: “It’s both good.”