Miguel Tavares is gone
Miguel Tavares and Panathinaikos have parted ways. The contract was terminated by mutual consent, and the Portuguese forward is now free to join another club (1). No drama, just a clean break.
It is not a surprise. Tavares never found his footing in Athens, and with Livai Garcia and Desers arriving this window, the writing was on the wall.
CSKA 1948 sent a message Saturday
Your Europa League opponent won 3–1 away at Lokomotiv Sofia on Saturday, and they did it with a heavily rotated side (2). Franco, Maciel, Delev, and Alexandrov all featured as the manager rested his starters ahead of the second leg.
The message is clear: they are treating the Panathinaikos tie like the only match that matters. Your team goes into that second leg knowing CSKA 1948 have depth, confidence, and a plan.
Fan reactions
Fans are split on Tavares. Some said he never got a real chance, others pointed out that clearing the wage bill makes sense when you have just added two attackers. The Garcia signing is what has the fanbase talking, most feel he walks straight into the XI.
