Panathinaikos finalizes squad for Conference League return leg against CSKA 1948

Panathinaikos has finalized preparations for the away second leg of the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round against Bulgarian side CSKA 1948. Following tactical training sessions at the Koropi facilities, coach Jakob Nistrup announced a full squad that includes several key returning players. The team focused heavily on offensive development and movement in the final third of the pitch to break down organized defensive structures expected in Sofia.

The traveling squad consists of 23 players: Penia, Chavez, KotSaris, De Vrij, Touba, Van Drongelen, Katris, Kyriakopoulos, Kamara, Cerin, Kontouris, Chirivella, Biniaris, Zaroury, Pellistri, Jagusic, Taborda, Antino, Kyriopoulos, Garcia, Tetei, Rastoder, and Dessers. Notable additions include Tetei, who missed the first leg due to illness, the newly acquired Levi Garcia, and Dessers, who has successfully recovered from a recent injury. The team is now positioned to deploy significant attacking depth for the decisive match.