Training session details
The session took place under the watch of club president Ivan Savvidis. Players worked on warm-up exercises, rondos, offensive tactical phases, finishing in a family double format and static situations before the squad was announced. The club statement confirmed the work covered pre-warm-up, rondo drills, attacking tactical work, finishing in family double and set-piece situations. The entire programme was completed at the Athletic Centre of Nea Mesimvria ahead of the fixture.
New faces in the group
Cristian Jakic and Diego Costa appear in a PAOK matchday squad for the first time. Both players trained with the group ahead of the fixture at Toumba Stadium on 13 September at 21:00. Their inclusion marks the first call-up for the pair under coach Alessio Lisci ahead of the fourth-round derby. The club statement explicitly noted that the two newcomers were part of the 24-man selection released immediately after training.
Long-term absentees remain out
The club confirmed that players already sidelined for extended periods did not feature in the selection. The focus stayed on those available for the fourth round of the Stoiximan Super League, with the announcement underlining that only the listed players were chosen after the final session.
Full squad list
The 24-player group announced by Alessio Lisci comprises: Pavlenka, Tsiftsis, Monastirlis, Kenny, Kosidis, Costa, Michailidis, Bataoulas, Baba, Taylor, Thymianis, Santamaria, Jakic, Zafeiris, Kamara, Ungresic, Pelkas, Soretire, Taison, Ali, Zivkovic, Chatsidis, Ntiaje and Mythos. The list was released immediately after the Nea Mesimvria work concluded.
Key takeaways
- PAOK trained at Nea Mesimvria ahead of the Aris derby.
- Jakic and Costa entered the squad for the first time.
- The match is scheduled for 13 September at Toumba Stadium.
- Long-term injured players stayed out of the selection.
Frequently asked questions
Where did PAOK train for the Aris game?
The team used the Nea Mesimvria training centre for the final session before the derby.
Who are the new players in the PAOK squad?
Cristian Jakic and Diego Costa were added to the group for the first time.
When is the PAOK versus Aris match?
The fixture takes place on 13 September at 21:00 local time at Toumba Stadium.
Which competition does the match belong to?
It is the fourth round of the Stoiximan Super League .
