Savvidis eyes Talalaev as next coach
The Cup final loss to OFI has lit a fire under the club. Reports out of Greece claim Ivan Savvidis wants Andrei Talalaev as the next PAOK manager (1). No official approach yet, but the name is on the table and the signals are serious. After the Cup slipped away, the owner appears ready to act.
Lucescu: the ideal man for the job
Not everyone agrees a change is needed. Theodoros Chastas has gone public backing Razvan Lucescu, calling him "the ideal coach for PAOK" (3). The timing is pointed — a clear pushback against the Talalaev talk. The dressing room dynamic right now is worth watching.
Europa League path taking shape
While the coaching noise swirls, the European calendar is firming up. PAOK now know the potential opponents and fixture dates for the next phase of the Europa League (2). The focus will need to shift to Europe fast regardless of what happens on the bench.