THE Marco Nikolic cleared the reasons why the AEK He did not request a postponement of the match against Panserraikos, despite his right to European rematch with Anderlecht.
Marco Nikolic spoke to the Super League premiere and stood both in the confidence he has in the depth of AEK’s roster, but also the importance of his players to show the right mentality.
The AEK Serbian coach pointed out that every race has its importance, regardless of the European “must”. At the same time, he called on the team’s world to give a thunderous “present” to the stadium.
Marko Nikolic’s statements in detail
For the start of the championship and the fact that he decided not to ask for postponement of the match against Panserraikos:
“It is the most important event for us of course. We didn’t want to postpone the game, despite the fact that we had the right to ask for it, because it’s not my style. It is my decision, I believe in all players, not just those who are playing for the time being. But they should prove that in the game. Although we returned very late, at seven in the morning, from Belgium and our last game. So it’s not easy, but that sounds like an excuse and it’s all we don’t need. We need solutions and get results. The first race is always difficult. I would like to remind you that Panserraikos, and I showed this to the players, in the last four games against us has a win, two draws and one defeat. One of these games was at our headquarters, August 26, tomorrow we will have August 24 … so … we beat the bell of risk to players and everyone. We have to find energy, concentration and discipline tomorrow to win the first game. The goal is clear. I hope to see a lot of people on the court, the holiday season is slowly completing. And I hope now that the team needs support in the three games within a week in “Agia Sofia” there is a good mood and support for the kids on the pitch. “
Whether it’s a “bet” for himself to keep his players concentrated on Panserraikos, given that the rematch with Anderlecht is following:
“It’s a bet, it’s always. We can pretend to be, but it is always. I have a lot of experience in European games and a match between them. It’s a “test” for our team and I also get this message to players. To show responsibility, to show the right professional character and mentality. This is everything we need to bring with us to the pitch tomorrow, leaving the hotel. It’s not easy, but I repeat, we have a clear goal, to find a way to get the result tomorrow. “
For the possibility that Panserraikos will face AEK closed:
“Of course, we prepared for tomorrow, we did scouting, as always. We have prepared the players for Panserraikos, they have already seen the videos and all the details of his game. Both for the inhibitory part of the game and for the offensive, static phases and everything else. We have prepared the game in an absolutely professional way, as always. But of course, it will be a challenge. Because it’s different to face a team that is left behind the ball, if Panserraikos comes to stay behind the ball, we have to wait to see that. But our work is different and we have been prepared for all the things that can happen during the game. “