PAOK cruise past Westerlo 4–0
PAOK 4–0 Westerlo in Saturday's friendly in the Netherlands. That is two preseason wins from two, and this one was a statement. The goals flowed and the performance had real intensity (2) (5). Your team is looking sharp a week into the Dutch camp.
Sarris knee injury, scans on Monday
Giannis Sarris went down during the Westerlo match and the early word is a knee problem (3). He will undergo tests on Monday to determine the damage. The young midfielder has been part of the first-team setup and any extended absence would sting this early in preseason.
Polikratis says goodbye after 11 years
Konstantinos Polikratis has left PAOK for Kifisia, ending an 11-year stay at the club (4). He came through the academy and knew nothing else. His farewell message says it all: "This club was my second home. I grew up here, as a footballer and as a person." (4)
Pre-season promising, but the market waits
Two friendlies, two wins, and the squad is building rhythm in Zaltbommel. But the broader picture has not changed. PAOK still need signings to fill out the rebuild the manager is shaping (1). The camp runs until July 12. Plenty of time, but the friendlies have not quieted the urgency.
