Conference League
Vanhazebrook: “PAOK are a strong opponent”
Gents coach Hein Vanhazebrook bases his statements on the fact that PAOK eliminated Midtjylland, but also on their competitiveness in the Super League Interwetten.
It is certain that in Ghent they were not particularly happy with the Conference League Round of 16 draw that faced them against PAOK.
In fact, according to statements by the coach of the “Buffalo”, Hein Vanhazebrook, in the Belgian media, the chances of qualifying are divided.
“PAOK is a team that has been fighting for the top spot in the Greek league in recent years. To be able to eliminate Midtjylland you have to be a very strong team“said the 53-year-old Gent coach, who approaches the tournament with respect.
“The fact that in the eight pairs of the intermediate phase the four runners-up in the conference league groups eliminated the third in the Europe groups also shows his dynamic. Everyone should stop seeing the Conference League as an inferior event.
There are teams that are considered favorites to reach the semi-finals and finals, but the rest have their chances too. I think there will be at least one surprise in the semifinals or even in the final‘ added Vanhasebrook.
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