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Siosis: "We Want the Cup - Benitez's Training and Calmness are Top"

Published January 14, 2026, 13:28
Siosis: "We Want the Cup - Benitez's Training and Calmness are Top"

Manolis Siosis, a Panathinaikos player, stated that the team will passionately pursue the Greek Cup, describing the quarter-final match against Aris as a "final". He expressed his satisfaction with Panathinaikos's progress and infrastructure improvements, but emphasized the need for further strengthening, such as the creation of a university clinic. Siosis referred to Aris's upward trajectory and warned that the team must be focused and exploit counter-attacks. He pointed out that the absence of extra time in the Cup regulations may influence Aris's tactics, who will seek to lock down the game and decide it in penalties. Siosis expressed his satisfaction with Rafa Benitez's training methods and the calmness prevailing in the team. He emphasized that the team has the will and faith in its plan, and that it will give its best to qualify for the next round of the Cup.