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Panathinaikos Reporter Criticizes Benitez and Team's Philosophy

Published January 26, 2026, 15:08
Panathinaikos Reporter Criticizes Benitez and Team's Philosophy

A reporter for Panathinaikos, Gkontzos, expressed strong criticism of the team's situation after the draw with Atromitos, describing its course as “decay” and “foretold disaster”. He criticizes the reading of reality and communication management, citing the example of “discovering Tambourdas”. He believes that Benitez’s philosophy is “destructive and anti-football”, leading to the “extermination” of the roster and the loss of cohesion. He uses strong language, calling the team a “mess” and arguing that the reporting has been reduced to “what Benitez is doing”, which he says marks the end of the team’s identity.