Panathinaikos seeks tactical solutions following Unai injury

Panathinaikos midfielder Azzedine Unai faces a long-term absence after a serious injury that will require surgery. The Moroccan player is expected to miss the remainder of the Super League regular season, with a potential return targeted for the playoffs depending on his recovery progress.

To compensate for the loss of their most expensive summer signing, coach Jakob Nielsen is implementing a new tactical approach. Rather than seeking a direct replacement with similar characteristics, Nielsen is utilizing Andreas Tetis in a ‘false ten’ role behind Cyril Deser. This partnership has already shown effectiveness in recent matches against Kairat Almaty and Volos, where Tetis’s ability to link play and provide vertical passes has helped maintain the team's offensive threat.