Taha Ali out, shoulder being examined
PAOK will be without Taha Ali for the return leg. The winger suffered a shoulder injury and is undergoing tests to determine the full extent of the damage (1). No timeline yet, but he definitely misses the next match. The club are waiting on scan results before saying more.
Striker and midfielder still on the shopping list
Thodoris Chastas addressed the transfer situation on Friday (2). A striker and a midfielder remain the priorities. Chastas spoke about the club's targets in a video appearance, though no names were confirmed. The message was clear: work is ongoing, and the squad is not finished yet.
Fan-reaktioner
Tension in the stands spilled onto Reddit after the match. One fan called the display from PAOK supporters "disgraceful", pointing out the absence of Greek flags in favour of a Russian flag. The post, which references the club's roots as founded by genocide survivors, has drawn sharp debate. Read the full discussion here.
