0–1 to overturn in Brussels
PAOK trail Anderlecht 0–1 after the first leg at Toumba. The return is 13/08 at 21:30 in Brussels, and the winner reaches the Europa League play-offs, with Kairat waiting in Kazakhstan (4). Win there and the tie swings.
Konstantelias out of the squad
Giannis Konstantelias was left out of the travelling squad for the return leg (5). That is a tough blow with the attack needing goals in Brussels.
Sanchez linked at right-back
A scenario now links PAOK with Espanyol right-back Ruben Sanchez (1). No deal yet, but defensive depth is clearly the priority this window, with Vanja Drkusic already secured on loan from Zenit.
The bigger picture
This is the start of the Andrea Trinchieri era after Pantelis Boutskos' departure. Taha Ali is still working individually, and the league campaign opens against Levadiakos on Sunday, August 23.
