PAOK FC defeats Panetolikos as Michailidis hits 100 league appearances

PAOK FC secured a 3-1 away victory against Panetolikos in the fifth round of the Stoiximan Super League. Following the match, the club faces a period of squad depletion due to the international break, with nine players called up to their respective national teams.

Among those selected for the Greek national team are Giannis Michailidis and Christos Zafiris. Other PAOK players involved in international duties include Andrija Živković (Serbia), Kristian Jakic (Croatia), and Simon Banza (DR Congo). Additionally, Ogniyen Ugresic has been called up to the Serbia U21 squad, while Dimitris Monastirlis, Dimitris Hatzidis, and Anestis Mythou have been selected for the Greece U21 national team.

On an individual note, defender Giannis Michailidis reached a significant milestone during the match against Panetolikos, recording his 100th appearance in the Stoiximan Super League for PAOK. Michailidis, a product of the PAOK Academy, is currently in the final year of his contract, which is set to expire next summer.