Cyprus Times

Players at Risk from Ataman's Criticism

Published January 18, 2026, 23:00
Players at Risk from Ataman's Criticism

Panathinaikos coach Ergin Ataman expressed his dissatisfaction with the performance of some players who came off the bench in the match against PAOK. Specifically, he mentioned TJ Shorts and Omer Yurtseven, two players who usually have a significant role in the team. Shorts scored only 2 points with a low shooting percentage in 9 minutes of play, while Yurtseven scored 5 points and recorded 2 rebounds, failing to significantly impact the game. Ataman's criticism suggests he expects more from these players, even when they are not in the starting lineup.