PAOK prepares for Olympiacos derby amid player injuries

PAOK is finalizing preparations at the Nea Mesimvria training center for the upcoming third matchday of the Stoiximan Super League playoffs against Olympiacos, scheduled for May 3 at 19:00 at Toumba Stadium. Head coach Razvan Lucescu has focused on tactics, ball possession, and match intensity during training sessions. However, the team faces significant personnel shortages ahead of the fixture. Dimitris Hatsidis has been ruled out after sustaining a medial collateral ligament injury during training. Furthermore, Dejan Lovren, Giorgos Giakoumakis, Kiril Despodov, and Mady Camara continue to follow individual treatment programs and are expected to remain unavailable for the derby. Despite these absences, the team continues to hold regular training sessions, including 4 vs 4 matches and rondos, as they aim to remain competitive in the playoffs.