PAOK prepares for crucial Europa League rematch against Anderlecht

PAOK is set to face Anderlecht in Brussels at the Lotto Park on Thursday, August 13, at 21:30, in the second leg of the Europa League third qualifying round. The Greek team must overcome a 1-0 deficit from the first leg held in Thessaloniki, where they struggled to create scoring chances and missed a penalty kick taken by Michailidis. The team’s head coach, Alessio Lisi, has emphasized the need for better ball control and clinical finishing to secure a victory in this pivotal encounter.

Initially, reports indicated that star midfielder Giannis Konstantelias would miss the trip due to urgent family matters. However, updated reports suggest that the situation has evolved and the player is now expected to travel to Belgium and join the squad for the match. PAOK previously advanced through the earlier qualifying stage by defeating Dynamo Kyiv, but they face a significant challenge after conceding an early goal in the home fixture last week. The club's objective remains a win to qualify for the Europa League playoffs.