PAOK prepares for Sunday derby against Olympiacos with four absences

PAOK continues its preparation for the upcoming Stoiximan Super League playoff match against Olympiacos, scheduled for Sunday at Toumba Stadium. Coach Razvan Lucescu is focusing training sessions on tactical discipline, ball possession, and high-intensity exercises. The team faces significant personnel challenges as four players, Giorgos Giakoumakis, Kiril Despodov, Dejan Lovren, and Mady Camara, remain sidelined. These four individuals are continuing their respective therapy programs and are not expected to be available for the match. Recent training sessions at the Nea Mesimvria facility have included warm-ups, possession games, rondo, and four-versus-four matches. Despite these absences, the club remains determined to perform competitively and secure a victory to advance their playoff objectives. The coaching staff is currently testing various personnel combinations and formations to mitigate the impact of these gaps.