Paphos’s press officer, Christoforos Matthaiou, spoke to “SPOR FM 95.0.”
He began by discussing the team’s situation following the break and their return to action with the away derby against Anorthosis. Regarding Koreia, he emphasized that they hope he will be available to the coaching staff again for the upcoming match.
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He also addressed the fans, the issue of refereeing, and the… demanding schedule due to European competition.
The statements
On the break: “It was something different; the players had the chance to rest, except for Sunjic, Dragomir, and Sema, who are returning today. As for the rest of the team, they had about a week off and have been back in training for more than a week now.”
On the match against Anorthosis: “For us, it’s a derby, and the ‘Antonis Papadopoulos’ Stadium is certainly a tough place to play, but we’re hopeful that the team will return to its top form.”
On the issue of scoring: “On the one hand, the team creates chances but can’t find the back of the net; sometimes it’s a matter of luck, but we hope the team will gradually find its scoring touch.”
On whether anyone else is sidelined: “We had several players sidelined before the break. We used the break to step up our training; by Sunday, we’ll see how things turn out.”
On Koreia: “A big loss for our team; we hope he’ll be ready to go on Sunday, and we hope to have as full a roster as possible.”
On what’s next: “We’re entering a very demanding stretch, which is crucial, and we need to navigate these games as best we can.”
On the fans: “The latest update I have is that we’re at 200 tickets; we’re expecting more fans. We all know that Anorthosis benefits from playing at home, and we hope that number goes up.”
On refereeing: “We at Paphos want to play in packed stadiums, and when it comes to refereeing, the players should be the stars. So all of us must help ensure it’s a truly dignified match. We started the season with penalties, so it’s important to protect our teams.”
On the European match: “Advance ticket sales are ongoing, and the latest update is that 300 have been sold. To be honest, we were expecting more, but beyond that, it’s a historic match; they’re a team that’s in the competition to win it, and it’s definitely going to be a very difficult match.”
Paphos’s goal in Europe: “Our goal is to advance to the next round; it’s difficult—we have tough away games—and it’s not something we take for granted.”
