Giannikis: “I want a soul vault at Atromitos, let’s give it our all”

AEK meets Atromitos in the 19th game of the Super League Interwetten in Peristeri (23.1., 17:15, NOVASPORTS 2HD, LIVE Sportish), with Argyris Giannikis emphasizing that this will be a very important game for Union and its players will give everything to achieve victory.

At the same time, he said he was bitter about the yellow-blacks’ two home defeats against OFI and Panetolikos.

Details of what the AEK coach said on NOVA’s camera:

For the game with PAOK: ““On the one hand satisfaction with the overall appearance we had, on the other hand frustration at not being able to convert one of the great chances we had to score at least one goal.”

What made him stand out in this match? ““The players showed spirit, put their feet in the fire and we worked as a team.”

For Geftic who has stood out and whether he will play a more active role going forward: “Darko is currently an AEK player and obviously plays an active role and we will try to use him as best we can.”

For the changes he wanted to make: “It’s a change in mentality, coaching philosophy and responsibilities of the people who work in the football department and I want to thank Mr Melissanidis again for supporting this journey.”

Whether AEK has reached the desired level of intensity and what points still need improvement and which have satisfied it so far: “AEK is a huge organization and we should never be happy, especially when the team isn’t at the top and I’m not happy.”

For the home losses to OFI and Panetolikos and the difference to Olympiakos: “Right now I’m not looking at other teams. I’m very sad how we lost those two games, we lost them, we can say that we were friendly hosts. The two points we scored in Rizoupoli, and that makes me sad .”

For the game with Atromitos: “We have to forget about travel, tiredness and all the other problems we have. It’s a tough game and we need to put in our hearts to give it our all. With Ioannina Atromitos he has shown new elements, it has a quality squad. We’re going to make sure we’re prepared and fully focused, and I said we want a soul insert.