Priftis: “Difficult situation, but we can do it”

Panathinaikos OPAP starts the Teufelswoche of OAKA with the home game against Monaco (1/2, 9 p.m., Novasports Prime, LIVE on Sportish). Giorgos Papagiannis will be in the rotation for the Greens, but not Ioannis Papapetrou, who will be out for around two to three weeks due to an operation.

On the eve of the game with the French club, Dimitris Priftis referred to the management of the existing problems, but also to the progress that the cloverleaf have shown in recent weeks.

Details of Dimitris Priftis’ statements:

For the status of the roster“The situation is difficult but we are managing it. We have some problems that we are trying to manage. George Papagiannis is coming back, we are losing Ioannis Papapetrou for a while. Obviously both George Papagiannis’ return and his commitment Stefan Jovic: Die Daryl Makon’s longer absence brings with it some peculiarities when Nemanja Nedovic is deployed, because we have to be careful there too, we had the corona virus, which of course affects all teams, not just us, I can say that applies to all teams to a certain extent , for us of course more or less: “It has its advantages and disadvantages.”

For the game against Monaco“It’s a complete team, it has players in all positions. It has experienced players, athletics. His winning streak is remarkable, it’s gone very well. It’s obviously in very good condition. Despite everything, we’re making progress.” the “It will be a difficult game.”

To motivate Panathinaikos OPAP“We want to be on the pitch and I think we’ve shown it in the last few games. We’re not indifferent because I think a similar question has been asked in the past. We’re not 100% indifferent. We want to be right and be competitive.” when we claim what “We can win more. At the same time, of course, we know what to focus on and we’re managing accordingly while we’re allowed.”

For Stefan Jovic“He’s clearly a very experienced player who understands what’s happening on the pitch and can take the game where it should be and there’s an advantage. At the same time, he’s still a player who’s been out for a long time.” “It takes time to get into the right physical situation, get into a competitive rhythm and feel the confidence that a player needs to play big matches “.

Mantzoukas: “The coach gives me chances”

For his part, Lefteris Mantzoukas explained:

For Panathinaikos OPAP goals for the rest of the season“We watch each game separately, it’s a matter of prestige. Especially tomorrow when we play on our pitch, in front of our world. We have to do our best. We’ve had a lot of misfortune, with coronavirus and injuries, but we’ll try everyone to train every day and to give our best in the fight”.

For the game against Monaco“They are a very talented side, like most in the EuroLeague. They are at the highest level at the moment. We will try to limit some key players in defense and play our own attacking game.”

For your own course in the team“Above all, I try as best as I can to take care of myself and stay healthy. There are many games, but also injuries. The coach believes in me and gives me chances. In training, I do what I can every day to do my best and take advantage of these opportunities.”