Apollon Limassol introduced his new coach a day before Olympiakos game

THE Apollo Limassol introduced him David Katala at GSP, just a day before the first game against Olympiakos for the Europa League playoffs (18/8, 20:00, COSMOTE SPORT 1, LIVE Sportish).

The Spain manager replaced Alexander Zorniger, who was sacked after Maccabi Haifa’s elimination from Champions League qualifying.

“Apollonas has high standards. We have decided that after ending the collaboration with Mr. Zorniger, David Katala is the most suitable person to take over the technical lead. You all know him from his time at AEK Larnaca. As a soccer player and as a coach,” said the club’s president, Nikos Kirzis.

“The reasons that led us as management to let Katala take over is that he believes very much in Apollo and that we can achieve our goals. He is a young and ambitious coach. We want him to instill that hunger for success in our team transmits.” new achievements will come. All of us as fans liked the football that AEK played in its day. We wanted this football at Apollon. We don’t just want to win, we want to play football. He will have the conditions to work. A high quality squad and a training center that will be even more refreshed this year. He will be the first coach at the new stadium.”

For his part, the 42-year-old coach said: “I’m ready for this project. Thank you for the welcome. I’m aware of the honor I’m receiving. I also have a responsibility. I was thrilled when Apollon was interested. I know the expectations of the fans and the club. I am not.” Scared I feel ready I can handle it. I believe in the plan that the managers analyzed for me. I believe I am the right person to continue the job. I’m sure of the team.”

“It’s not right to talk about weaknesses now. We have to work hard, work like crazy to achieve our goals, which is to play good football and win every game. I want to bring my own ideas. I want to.” Keep the team and combine it with new ideas. What we want to achieve is to play good football and win every game.”