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Lots of match-ups there that could be fun...

Here is the list for these next games: Λίστα Α Άλι , Μπάμπα , Μπάλντε , Μπαλωμένος, Τάισον , Καμαρά , Ελουστόντο , Γκόμεζ , Γκουγκεσασβίλι , Χατζηδιάκος , Γερεμέγεφ , Κένι , Κωνσταντέλιας , Λύρατζης , Μιχαηλίδης , Μοναστηρλής , Παβλένκα , Πέλκας , Σανταμαρία , Τέιλορ , Θυμιάνης , Τσιφτσής , Τσοπούρογλου, Ζαφείρης , Ζίβκοβιτς Λίστα Β Αρετής, Αβράμπος, Μπαταούλας , Μπελερής, Μπέρδος , Χαλδέζος, Χατσίδης , Ντούνγκα, Καλπάκης, Κοσίδης, Κωττάς , Κούπενος, Λαζαρίδης, Μανασίδης, Ματέρα, Μύθου , Νικολαΐδης, Νικολακούλης, Γρηγόρης-Αλέξανδρος Παπαδόπουλος, Μιχαήλ Παπαδόπουλος, Τσιντσόλης, Βυρσοκινός Mythou and Chatsidis not on list A. For shame.

Can I just say that after a pair of pretty bad intro videos this preseason, this one is kind of a banger?

Probably a good sign for us that they couldn't actually beat a team like Cluj.

Another rumor, this time for a DM: https://www.transfermarkt.us/nicolas-fonseca/profil/spieler/462070 Like with all of the rumors, he played in La Liga last season (and got relegated) but actually belongs to a Mexican club, Leon. I don't know anything about the player but I'd imagine much depends on how badly he wants to be in Europe vs returning to Uruguay.

I doubt at this point we'd get yet another guy for the back line so we just have to hope one of these dudes rises to the occasion... Still, good that we addressed the gaps there. I think this might be a mild upgrade over last season.

Sanchez to Atlas, saw 2.5mm as the price but that was just on a fan page so it's anyone's guess what the actual money is.

Praying there isn't some extra wording in his contract that actually makes this a 1+1 if he plays enough matches. I am not too pumped about this signing, but perhaps (hopefully) he will be steady enough that Lisci gets some breathing room. Crazy that we're giving him the #7 as well.

Pretty decent interview with Pelkinho recorded before they returned: https://youtu.be/rnzCjmmiwww?is=jH6NozOSWRd42f5q

The team just released an interview with Lisci, where he gives some of his thoughts for the season. Speaks a bit about his formation and tactics as well.

Taha Ali is expected in SKG tomorrow. Santamaria arrived about a half hour ago. Let's see if we get our CB this week as well...

InPAOK reporting that it might not be the worst case...

If that injury was another meniscus, that makes three serious injuries in four friendlies. Serious problem here.

Bingo!

In addition to the above, we have a rumor for this CB from Celta de Vigo https://www.transfermarkt.us/carlos-dominguez/profil/spieler/636093 Meanwhile, Santamaria is reportedly going to be released from his contract and will be in Thessaloniki soon, though "soon" seems a loose concept when talking about sports reporting. -edit- by "soon" I am seeing Sunday

Incredibly lame...

Absolute warrior, loved that guy

Rumors that we want Taha Ali from Malmo. LW https://www.transfermarkt.us/taha-ali/profil/spieler/731771 Uninspiring choice if so. WHY NOT USE BALDE???

Definitely a tougher match than the others. The Cypriots still seem to like fighting us. No meniscuses torn!

Devastating news for the kid.

Goals really starting to come in now. Camara's was an absolute rocket

Wouldn't be surprised if this first half lineup is who we actually end up with in our first real game -edit- here is the lineup. Thymianis is now in for Sarris, who got injured a few minutes in to the game. At this rate we won't make it to Christmas.

After the game Lisci did say they had literally had only one training session where he tried to instill tactics, so I'm not sure there was much to see there. Been a few days and my memory is hazy, but from what I recall he played what looked like a 4-3-3 to me, with a lot of pressure in the opposing half (very offense-minded). I have read he doesn't like the deep balls as much as a short passing game but, again, we were playing against a pretty bad team with very little preparation on our own. As far as the quality of the play...very dominant, but again not a surprise there. Zafeiris looked great. My sweet baby boy Balde also looked good. I'm pretty sure that link should still work for a replay btw, as it was just on youtube. Their page also has the next set of games already up as pending so should be easy for us to find them next time too.

I genuinely think it's because when you have money, you feel you need to spend it on the shiny new toy. Keep in mind both Mythou and Chatsidis can play CF too, and they only even made the senior team when we had injuries. I am tempted to blame it on Lucescu's conservative player selection (and I do!), but even without him it seems every coach refuses to take a chance on these younger guys. Plus, those coaches also have the expectations of championships on their shoulders, which means they will not be willing to take as many risks. Along that same idea, even though we should be rebuilding, people will give Lisci absolutely no leeway the moment the team stumbles. Even if the philosophy he (or Vieirinha or Matos) brings are needed.

Change of plans for Taison, who apparently went to SKG for...I assume paperwork? Augsburg reportedly has selected a replacement for Giannoulis, so presumably it's just a matter of time. Sanchez news - will the team actually roll with Lyratzis as #2? I'm still not sure what his contract actually runs through. inPAOK also posted something earlier claiming our offer for Bianco was for no money but Fiorentina retains 50% of his rights, which cannot possibly be true...