Alessio Lisi takes responsibility for PAOK's defeat against Kalamata

PAOK Thessaloniki suffered a significant home defeat against Kalamata on October 12, 2026, marking a setback for the team after winning three consecutive games prior to the international break. Head coach Alessio Lisi took full responsibility for the poor performance, particularly emphasizing that the team's display in the first half was unacceptable. He admitted that the coaching staff failed to properly analyze the opponent's strategy and that his decisions regarding rest periods were being questioned by fans and observers.

The loss has increased pressure on both the coaching staff and the players as the team missed an opportunity to climb to the top of the league standings. Compounding the difficulties for the upcoming match against Iraklis is a personnel crisis in the goalkeeping position. Following the dismissal of Antonis Tsiftsis, who joins another previously sidelined goalkeeper on the list of unavailable players, young Dimitris Monastirlis is set to start in goal. The team now faces the challenge of regrouping amidst growing internal friction and expectations from supporters ahead of their next fixtures.