Despodov: “My decision to come to PAOK is justified”

Kirill Despodov spoke to NOVA about his presence at PAOK so far, emphasizing that he is still far from what he can offer his team and that he and his teammates are focused on the championship after winning first place in their group must.

What the Bulgarian said in detail:

About how he feels after the big win over Helsinki in the Conference League: “I feel great, we played a very good game against Helsinki and now we are preparing for a difficult game in Tripoli.”

For PAOK’s course in the conference group: “We worked very hard to be at the top of the group, we gave everything in all the games to come out as winners. It was very difficult, but in the end we are extremely happy to have taken first place. But we have to.” Let’s put all that behind us and concentrate on the league games.

On whether the course in Greece and Europe “forces” PAOK to rethink the goals of the season: “The goal of a team like PAOK is to win everything. From the beginning of the year it was clear to him that he would win every game. The European Games were a model, but we have to continue to work hard and stay grounded.”

Whether the course and the atmosphere of PAOK justify his decision to come here even more: “I didn’t think for a second that I had made the wrong choice, I was sure from the start that I wanted to come here. It’s a club that suits me very well and I will be able to improve – that’s what I offer.” “The team. PAOK is a well-known club in Europe. I feel completely justified in the choice I made.”

For his performances so far and beyond: “Every player needs time, I work a lot in training and in games to integrate myself better into the team. I’m not even at 50-60% of what I have to give to the team. I’m trying to understand the coach’s philosophy, which is at odds with what I’ve done in the past. There is a lot of room for improvement and I believe I will achieve it soon. Nevertheless, I am grateful for the welcome of the people and the club.”

For the decision to hold the games without people: “Although it is not our job to comment on what happens off the pitch, no footballer in the world wants to play in empty stadiums. Football is for the fans. I want to keep the positive that maybe things will get better. “We will continue to fight on the field.”

For the game with Asteras in Tripoli: “They are a very solid team, it will be a difficult game, we are in good shape and we will fight for the three points because it is an important game.”