Conference League playoff draw, first leg at home
Panathinaikos host Hradec Králové in the first leg of the Conference League playoffs. The tie kicks off at the Olympic Stadium, with qualification to the league phase on the line (2) (3). Nístroup has been clear about the objective and the pressure that comes with it. "Winning mentality" is the message ahead of a tie the club cannot afford to lose.
Ndiaye and Bandio earn Senegal call-ups
Preliminary call-ups for Senegal, and two of your players are on the list. Bandio and Ndiaye have been named in the preliminary squad. The international recognition lands while the European focus stays locked on the Czech tie.
Dessers back and scoring
Cyril Dessers has returned and already found the net. His comeback goal is exactly the momentum Panathinaikos need heading into the playoffs. The defensive transitions remain the worry to sort out before Hradec Králové.
Werder Bremen reject Stage bid
The €8.5 million offer for Jens Stage is off the table for now. Werder Bremen rejected it. The pursuit tells you the club still wants midfield reinforcements, even with the European fixture dominating this week.
Fan-reaktioner
The Nann injury dominated the fan conversation, with shock over the surgery in the US after an individual training session. The rejected Stage bid drew a more mixed response, with attention on the €8.5 million price tag and what it says about the club's midfield plans. See the full discussion on the subreddit.
