Panathinaikos should better let Alexandropoulos fly

As you can read in Kostas Goulis’ report, Panathinaikos is close to an agreement with Sporting for the concession of Alexandropoulos with an amount of 5.5 million euros and a resale of 15%.

The questions

The question that plagues the Panathinaikos world is whether it is right to sell the player for this money. The answer to this question is complex and has to do with how you will attempt to read created reality.

The truth is that €5.5m (with Panathinaikos making sure that if Sporting sell him for a higher price in the future he gets something even higher) is a pittance for modern football. It is also a reality that the club has been hearing such numbers about their footballer for years.

We must also examine the player and the prospects that exist in Panathinaikos. That is, if the conditions are met, if he stays with the club, to bring in more money next year.

As a class, it can easily bring in more money

I take it for granted that Alexandropoulos has all the qualifications to start his case. Those who read me have known for a long time that in my articles I emphasize that Panathinaikos needs to build their team and invest in this footballer.

His vertical play, his stride, the ease with which he covers distances and strides in both areas are elements that our football doesn’t often bring out. In fact, since the 2004 generation, a central midfielder has emerged who screams that if he works and gets games, he’s able to participate in all parts of the game equally and with high intensity.

When you see his characteristics and understand how modern football is played, you can easily understand that this footballer who turned 21 today in November.

However, the question that must torment the footballer himself, his people, the management but also the Panathinaikos fans is whether there is a plan in the team to develop further.

It doesn’t fit into Jovanovic’s game plan

I’m afraid there isn’t. I really appreciate the work Jovanovic has done at Panathinaikos. Alexandropoulos isn’t an easy case, but it’s one of the many pieces he faces on a daily basis.

To evaluate a manager you have to look at the bigger picture and there is no doubt that Jovanovic helped him significantly at Panathinaikos.

He’s won a title and has a base with his work so the second season starts from a position that gives him hope of being able to make a championship. In the case of Alexandropoulos, however, the truth is that his football plan doesn’t fit that kid’s qualifications that much.

It seems like the advantage of the little one, who is supposed to play vertically and between the opponent’s lines, is at a disadvantage for the Serbian coach to wish the axis duo more stable players in his area. It can’t be said that he didn’t play with Jovanovic last year.

He has 1207 minutes in the league, 378 minutes in the playoffs and 261 minutes in the cup. However, the fact is that he was never part of his basic plan, in fact there were periods when he was the team’s 5th midfielder.

Where does he fit in if he stays?

That brings us to this year’s season. Jovanovic has eyed a plan with three peripheral strikers behind Sporar and two central midfielders for many games with Bernard’s signing.

The only central midfielder is definitely Perez and Cerin has made some good marks. But not only Tserin, we saw last Sunday that in a formation with three central midfielders left room for maneuver by Alexandropoulos, the coach preferred to put Kourbelis in the “8” position and overtook the little boy on the field. thin in the 84th minute. In the midst of all this, exerting the pressure that is coming from everywhere to get another 8.

Everyone is pushing for a transfer to their place while Cerin has already been taken over

It’s really funny what happens in the group. All Panathinaikos stakeholders, reporters, fans, even in the technical team, are demanding a transfer, not understanding that if they give Alexandropoulos this role, his value will skyrocket and all talk of the emptiness of Vigiaphanes leaves in the Axis.

But no, that’s not the case, but Cerin knows the apotheosis that is a pure 8-man and while the Slovenian is liked and has the team’s No. 1 behind, everyone believes the team needs to get an 8-man as a starter.

So I’m wondering why this has to happen since Cherin is so good and at the same time the same people are whining about Alexandropoulos being sold.

The European blockade has done damage

For me, the European blockade has done a lot of damage. Panathinaikos was ready to overtake Slavia and that’s the sad thing as a serious misjudgment in every game saw them leave Europe.

The discussion would be different in the groups, moreover, Jovanovic would have to play many games with a midfield trio and give Alexandropoulos the space to take part, even if there were still a strong transfer to the axis.

I fear that under the conditions created we will see him in the 84th minute if he stays with Panathinaikos. He’ll get to the point where he’s desperate to prove he has to play, he won’t have pace and every time his qualifications lead him to an extra effort we’ll read he’s an overrated footballer, and Article on how right is Jovanovic parking him.

It’s better to let him fly

I don’t blame Jovanovic, but life isn’t all black and white. Jovanovic is the best Panathinaikos have had in recent years. He came, worked with a plan, with seriousness and within a year significantly increased the competitiveness of the team.

In football, there are times when a good coach doesn’t have the right plan for a remarkable footballer. It is clear to anyone who sees and tries to understand how he leads his team and Alexandropoulos that his qualities do not match his philosophy.

He looks like a good rider on a racehorse that doesn’t know how to steer it. It’s better to go to someone else.

Anyone who reads me knows that I’ve been writing about Alexandropoulos’ qualification for years. Panathinaikos seems to get the least of this footballer both competitively and financially. However, I am afraid that with the conditions created there is a risk that the player will end up being lost and Greek football will also lose him if he goes to Sporting, he will soon be irreplaceable in our national team.

I write that Panathinaikos should accept the proposal, although I understand that things could easily get a lot better for the club, but I don’t see any context for such a thing, so it’s better to let the kid fly.