Rui Vitória: "We must be focused, competitive and effective"

Panathinaikos coach, Rui Vitória, emphasized the need for concentration and effectiveness ahead of the match against Shakhtar Donetsk for the third qualifying round of the Europa League. In statements to MatchDay Mag, Vitória stressed the importance of reacting after the elimination by Rangers.

Pedro Tzirivelias, Panathinaikos midfielder, also stated in MatchDay Mag that the team must use the experience from the match against Rangers and improve its effectiveness. He also stressed the importance of mental strength and mental readiness for the matches against Shakhtar.

Panathinaikos hosts Shakhtar Donetsk at OAKA on August 7 at 21:00.