Blackhawk Posted July 9, 2018 Author Posted July 9, 2018 2:1 final score. Massive lineup changes in the 72nd minute. Henrique missed a sure goal in 92nd minute.
pash Posted July 9, 2018 Posted July 9, 2018 I'm wondering if our midfield duo vs Basel will actually be El Kaddouri + Mauricio, just due to their recent performances. They seem to both be doing much better than Canas/Shakhov, from what little I've seen.
Blackhawk Posted July 9, 2018 Author Posted July 9, 2018 Canas was pretty good today. I think he will go with the proven Mauricio - Canas duo in the Basel games. Unfortunately I see Henrique not making the team.
pash Posted July 9, 2018 Posted July 9, 2018 Seems Lucescu was remaining cagey about him in the post-match interview. I'd love for the young Greek players to be given a run, I just wonder if they're at that level yet.
BostonThanatos Posted July 10, 2018 Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) I don't think Pelkas is going anywhere. He played as CF in the last friendly. I think that if Mauricio and El Kaddouri can play at a much higher level than last year, our team doesn't really need many more signings. There was an article saying that Charissis has played as LB early in his career and can be a solution for us in that position. I think the kid is talented and deserves a chance. Besaides signing another striker I think our team is solid as is. There are still multiple scenarios floating around for signings.... We'll see what the week brings us. The rumors for Obradovic and Keseru look promising, but who knows. Edited July 10, 2018 by BostonThanatos
pash Posted July 12, 2018 Posted July 12, 2018 I doubt the Keseru one personally, he seems too old and signed an extension only six months ago. Lineup for the friendly that starts in a half hour:
paokarag4 Posted July 12, 2018 Posted July 12, 2018 Seems El Kaddouri felt some pain in the warm-up and he won't take any part today. Pelkas has taken his place
pash Posted July 12, 2018 Posted July 12, 2018 Well that explains that. Was he injured in the last friendly or something?
pash Posted July 12, 2018 Posted July 12, 2018 Nice dribbling by Jaba. Also working well with Kitsiou IMO. Very nearly a goal just now, if only Warda was half a second faster to the goal
paokarag4 Posted July 12, 2018 Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) Agree Jaba has looked solid, hasn't tried to over do it and is playing the easy pass which at times is the best option. He also seems to have some nice touches EDIT: WOW! what a run and finish by Jaba! beat 3 players, very well done. 1-0 Edited July 12, 2018 by paokarag4
pash Posted July 12, 2018 Posted July 12, 2018 Hahaha Lucescu dropping F bombs like it's his job. Very angry at the strength of their tackles.
pash Posted July 12, 2018 Posted July 12, 2018 Commentator is doing a very good job illustrating the value of a player like Canas to the team. If only the actual pro-PAOK sites would make such constructive comments. I guess when you're looking for a BAM, then you don't have time to talk about actual tactics/strategy.
pash Posted July 12, 2018 Posted July 12, 2018 Double save by Rey, Prijovic bodyslammed someone who was stupid enough to get in his way. Good times.
Blackhawk Posted July 12, 2018 Author Posted July 12, 2018 Mystakidis got out at 46th minute and came back in in the 64th minute.
Dutch Eagle Posted July 12, 2018 Posted July 12, 2018 Bad defending at a corner in the dying seconds. And FT (1-1)
Blackhawk Posted July 12, 2018 Author Posted July 12, 2018 Rey played very well today and made several good saves. Too bad we gave up the cheap goal at the end. Next game on Sunday at 5:30 AM my time against Royal Antwerp. Not sure I will be getting up so early for that one.
pash Posted July 13, 2018 Posted July 13, 2018 InPAOK is saying Lucescu used the below lineup today, which is what we'll see in that next friendly (which is now our second-to-last). Even if Warda isn't sold I can't see him starting that first game, hopefully Limnios does get a start. --Paschalakis-- --Matos--Varela--Crespo--Vieirinha-- --Canas--Mauricio-- --Limnios--Pelkas--Biseswar-- --Prijovic-- It's a very good lineup, and almost certainly what we'll see vs Basel. Only question mark is the right wing position.
paokarag4 Posted July 13, 2018 Posted July 13, 2018 (edited) Basically the same line-up as what we saw at the tail end of last season. Perhaps Jaba to start on the wing? I'm not a fan of Limnios (at least what I saw last season, haven't seen him play this pre-season) He has some work to do before he's starting IMO. Haven't seen much of Jaba/Lamprou but they could potentially be in the running. Another interesting thing to note, Lucescu seems to be favouring Crespo over Khacheridi despite the latter's signing being a "bam". We don't know if that will be the case come the Basel games, or the start of the league season. But for the moment, for whatever reason he's favouring the old firm Edited July 13, 2018 by paokarag4
pash Posted July 13, 2018 Posted July 13, 2018 I don't think Khacheridi was ever going to start in this game. Lucescu takes his time in getting people in, and Crespo and Varela know very well how to play with each other. I'd think if Crespo gets hurt, he'd play Malezas over the new guy too. Limnios is very raw, but Jaba has the same newness problem as Khacheridi. I wouldn't be all that surprised to see him start. Lamprou has looked better than him this preseason, but has a minor injury right now. Mistakidis for me is the best (I know you're shocked to read me saying this), but he hasn't played in his preferred position much this preseason, so I can't see him getting a start.
paokarag4 Posted July 13, 2018 Posted July 13, 2018 IMO that's flawed logic if that's why Lucescu isn't going to start Khacheridi. If he has seen some things he hasn't liked, he hasn't clicked with Varela etc then fair enough. But I would've thought games against Basel is exactly the reason Khacheridi was brought in. Loads of experience played in the group stage of the Champions league, knockout stage of the Europa league. haha your boy mysta is in with as good a shot as everyone else to potentially get a start on that wing heading into the Basel games. The other three probably have a slight edge, but as you said all 3 all have their question marks. Is another alternative if El Kaddouri is fit and he slots Pelkas onto the wing? Not that I want 2 no.10's on the wings but just thinking it's maybe another way Lucescu could go if he doesn't trust Limnios/Lambrou/Jaba
pash Posted July 13, 2018 Posted July 13, 2018 Also possible. Of the three #10s, Pelkas is probably the best on the right (though all three more typically play on the left)...it would certainly be one solution if El Kaddouri joined and the three formed a line. I'm still half convinced that he's going back to Italy though.
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