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  1. Lyratzis likely off to Asteras Tripolis, after he rides the bench one more time vs Panserraikos. Hopefully he comes back with a ton of minutes under his belt.
  2. Rosier to head back to France, it seems: https://inpaok.com/804913/symfonia-besiktas-me-nis-gia-rozie-pic/ (a shame) Marcos Antonio may be heading to Flamengo after his loan here is up. Interestingly enough, I thought our buy-out was for 8mm, not the 6mm that is quoted here. Honestly, I can't imagine that we'd spend even that six million to get him permanently. https://inpaok.com/804916/thelei-ton-markos-antonio-i-flamengko/ -edit- and another late breaking bit of news, for a winger in the B team: https://inpaok.com/804952/pros-legkia-o-minas-vasileiadis/ (we could do worse than making some money off Legia imo)
  3. If our Austrian friend is right that they aren't signing someone for the sake of depth, then it probably means negotiations for the impactful player hasn't gone well...
  4. I noticed that on the app I use, as a "postponed" game. So much for us getting a rest, huh? Bizarre, either way. Why are we a game ahead of everyone? Clearly something happened, but I can't for the life of me remember.
  5. No reason we shouldn't already be up 3-0. Hopefully Lucescu works his magic in the locker room 👄
  6. Olympiakos gets away with a win vs Kifisia. Both teams managed to end the game with ten men. Olympiakos's red was for Retsos, which is great for us. AEK-PAO starting at the same time as our match, I guess hope for a draw there...
  7. I agree that we don't need more depth, really. Especially at right back. We need someone who is at least as good as Rahman. By the way, the Rosier rumors are picking up again (Turks are claiming we might take him on loan this time). I liked what I saw of his highlights, might be just what we need... And yeah agreed that Kaschuk seems more like a prospect than someone who will actually compete to start. But again, why? Unless, perhaps, they want to move on from Murg next season and and to give this guy the chance to get over the "Lucescu flu" (where a player takes like half a season to get used to playing for him).
  8. If they can be used as a space for reclamation projects, more power to them! Imagine how cheap these players must be. Hopefully Garcia keeps them in the division (looking pretty good so far).
  9. Inpaok predicting that Baba, Koulierakis, Tzimas(!), Taison and Ozdoev will start this match. Not a ton of surprises there, except the big one.
  10. Not sure why media is so sure we're going for Oleksiy Kaschuk. He's another left footed winger who plays inverted (i.e., on the right). Is this really a need? https://www.transfermarkt.us/oleksiy-kashchuk/profil/spieler/404849 https://inpaok.com/804493/kastsouk-se-exelixi-oi-diapragmatefseis/
  11. Thanks for spelling this out - I was trying to figure out the progression using the wiki and got an instant headache. I agree that we want Olympiakos to win, in this case. A shame Panathinaikos just tied it (17 minutes still to play). We SHOULD make it to the semis without much of a problem. Who knows, maybe Larissa will go on a rampage and we'll meet them!
  12. For the cup: AEK-ARIS is trending towards a 0-0 and the PAO-OLY game is about to start. Both of these are the first leg of their respective ties, so progression will be decided on the 17th. With that said, who would we rather see win? I'd love to see AEK lose here, but there might be some value in having them tired for the semifinal. Obviously we have a big advantage in progression. Olympiakos also clearly the weaker side in the other match-up, but same logic applies...
  13. It's a shame that we exist to make Garcia's life worse 😞
  14. I thought that was widely anticipated anyway? Anyway, starting lineup is available and Antonio starts in the #10 position (though this is probably going to be more of a 4-3-3, methinks). I'm surprised that Lyratzis didn't make it in as backup, but perhaps Kedziora will move over if Sastre needs to come off. Poor Tzimas, kid will never get a start.
  15. Womp, womp Saw some talking heads online were saying the Lyratzis loan is being re-thought...perhaps because of this? Who knows. I'm sure they'll misuse him either way!
  16. Damn it, that's what I get for putting money on him scoring a goal. Probably just being rested after playing a few days ago, if I had to guess...
  17. Imagine how much Prijovic would have feasted, with those fantastic Despodov crosses 😍 But yeah, this team this season is going to be amazing. It feels a lot like it did in 18/19. The team needs to announce Lucescu's extension and at least a RB SOON, though!
  18. I am so ready to give my hot take here. For anyone who wants to compare lineups: 2018/19: https://www.transfermarkt.com/paok-thessaloniki/kader/verein/1091/plus/0/galerie/0?saison_id=2018 2023/24: https://www.transfermarkt.com/paok-thessaloniki/startseite/verein/1091/saison_id/2023 As an aside, this illustrates Lucescu's infuriating refusal to actually play his squad back in the day - I count like 13 players who I don't think even played. Perhaps he knew he didn't have as great a team as we all think he did? Either way, rotation has proven its worth now. Anyway... I still think the 2018 team takes it, because they were just so in sync with each other...and stone cold competent. HOWEVER...we have a LOT more depth today, and I think it's of a higher quality. I would not be surprised if by the end of the season, this one ends up feeling more dominant. Also, we have better set up for future success right now. We have relatively few older players, so we are unlikely to have an implosion of elderliness in another year. Defense: I think our entire defensive line (to mix up my sports) was better in 2018. Vieirinha and Matos as fullbacks were just plain better than anything we have now (yes, sorry Baba). And Varela and Crespo? With Ingason as backup? Like, are you kidding me? I'm not even sure Kotarski is better than Pashalakis during his incredible, career-defining season. Midfield: Prime Shakhov, Oliveira, Canas, Mauricio... vs Antonio, Ozdoev, Schwab, Tsiggaras, Ozdoev. Honestly, the older squad were so consistent that I have to give them the edge over the current team. So 2018 takes it, but only barely. BUT, we have another half season to go...and the 2018 squad had mostly played together the previous year. They got off to an easier start, in other words. I also feel that we have such fantastic depth there now that we could legitimately lose three of our guys and still have one of the strongest midfields in the league. Attack: this one, is a little more difficult. Wingers and attacking mids were Limnios, Jaba, Henrique, Lamprou, Biseswar, Pelkas. And perhaps Warda, if you can count him. Vs today's Murg, Taison, Zivkovic, Despodov, Kontstantelias. I think Pelkas/Biseswar were better than Murg/Konstantelias, but our wingers now are definitely better (even if we lack a dedicated left winger). The deciding factor here is Prijovic - who I believe is by far the best striker we've ever had. I think 2018 takes it again. And even if you want to discount Prijovic, who left in the winter break...Swiderski and Akpom were both better than our current guys, IMO. Some of this might be my sentimentality speaking. I think this current team has the potential to be one of our best squads ever. But we're a fullback and striker away from that happening. And honestly, Konstantelias needs more time in the oven before he brings out his best. Remember: Pelkas had a physicality and speed that Konstantelias probably never will. Btw, remember Kacheridi? He just retired! https://www.transfermarkt.com/yevgen-khacheridi/profil/spieler/69004
  19. Zivkovic trained normally so perhaps he'll make the squad, though I can't imagine he'll be anywhere near the starting eleven. Good that he's back though.
  20. Agreed with the banana hammock on the physicality - he'd get crushed. Germany is also a more physical league, but probably would be an easier place to acclimate to. To our podcaster - I hope you're right, but our club's history is one of constant disappointment. Expect the worst and hope for the best, I always say! -edit- By the way, Lyratzis might go to either Asteras Tripolis or (not surprisingly) Panserraikos. Hell yeah, get some real play time my boy!
  21. Was this the same kid Lucescu wanted to turn into a fullback? Or was that one of the other fifteen attacking midfielders we've mismanaged? Re: Konstantelias - I guarantee you we'll see 10 million at most for him. Just you wait.
  22. Wouldn't that mean we should expect to see immediate weight gain?
  23. Hahaha you're probably right. Rent-free, as they say
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