Panathinaikos looks for right‑back after Tsapras suspension for Sofia game

Panathinaikos will be without right‑back Triantafyllos Tsapras after he received a yellow card in the 69th minute of the first‑leg match against TSSKA 1948, resulting in a suspension for the replay in Sofia, Bulgaria. Coach Jéikob Nistrup must also cope with the injury to defender Kalambri, leaving the team short on options for the right side of defence.

The coaching staff is considering 20‑year‑old central defender George Katris as an emergency right‑back, despite his usual role as a stopper. A secondary option mentioned is Fabio Pelistri, who has previously filled the position. The decision will be made in the coming training sessions ahead of the crucial European tie that could determine Panathinaikos' continuation in the competition.