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Leovac went home early from training due to a viral infection, he may be questionable for this game. Mistakidis had a minor injury vs Schalke and trained separately today. I bet we won't see him until the cup game. On the plus side, Canas is coming up on the end of his rehab and should be training normally soon. Open question whether or not he'll be available vs Olympiakos (hopefully he will be).

True. As long as we don't go wingerless again, I'll remain confident.

Lyon is spanking AZ Alkmaar, and Tottenham is currently tied 1:1 vs Gent (who is still up 1-2 on aggregate). Hopefully these two results continue to go "our" way.

Panionios is playing Olympiakos this match day as well. A good chance to stake a claim on second place. I think our strongest lineup is pretty clear. Only question mark is who between Crespo and Malezas will get the start. Great that these three have all been playing so well. Kace seems like he still needs to develop some chemistry with this new-look team, I'd say give Charisis the start there. --Glykos-- --Matos--Varela--Malezas--Leovac-- --Cimirot--Charisis-- --Mistakidis--Warda--Henrique-- --Prijovic--

I've heard he's been doing well but haven't had a chance to watch any games recently. If he lives up to the hype I"m seeing, hopefully he'll make a solid move in the future. The guy's got real talent.

Looking at other results from the first half of today's games - Ajax, Besiktas both won (which is bad for us). For people who like Cyprus, APOEL knocked out Athletic Club Bilbao in what must have been a real fistfight of a match (both sides down to 10 men)

^ where were you during the games we won?

Kitsiou and Mystakidis started as wingbacks. When he left, Crespo played as a fullback

Some of the better kerkida videos I've seen today: http://inpaok.com/339906

Here's the press conference. Starts about a half hour in. I'm just beginning it, but Ivic is quick to give props to Poungouras.

I'm inclined to agree with Warda, I just want to temper my expectations. We've only seen him three times after all. One of which was for five minutes. The difference in energy alone is very exciting to see. I think Ivic is going to use this guy a lot. For Henrique - my concern is definitely not his skill. There seems to be a mental thing there - either he's really overexcited, or he has trouble controlling his temper. The guy is picking up cards like it's his job. For Poungouras...what a good performance for the li'l guy. I did not expect him to look as good as he did. I'd be surprised if we don't see him a few more times this season. And as for the last one - whichever scores first. I'd say Koulouris, personally. And in 1.5 years, Lamprou.

^mid coitus

I thought he was very good. Passing isn't as good as Biseswar, but he's much more mobile. Ivic has a hard decision to make. More worrying is Henrique...

In the replays, Poungouras' expression after making that save...so adorable

So...do we get any prize money for draws at this stage? ;)

Good result. Those ending stats were remarkably even. 52/48 possession in favor of schalke 13 attempts vs 12, also in favor of schalke

Wow what a save by Glykos

Great headed attempt by Poungouras

Was that Cimirot with the goal line clearance? *Poungouras - atta boy!

Henrique...what the hell, man. You're lucky you weren't given a red.

Huntelaar's default expression is, "pouting fat bully child"

Pelkas coming on for Campos! Wheee

I'd put in Pelkas as well, Koulouris just needs to be fed.

Now Henrique does his best impression of a Greek player and aims for Berlin

Biseswar in for Warda