With smiles and strong morale, Greece’s national football team has flown to Glasgow, where it will face Scotland on Thursday in the first away match of the World Cup qualifying campaign. The trip marks the start of a demanding double fixture, with the next stop being Copenhagen for a clash against Denmark.
Victory in Glasgow is seen as essential for the Greek side, as it seeks to keep its hopes alive for a direct qualification to the World Cup finals.
Karetsas Back in the Squad
A boost for the Greek camp comes with the inclusion of Konstantinos Karetsas, the 17-year-old prodigy, who has recovered from a recent illness. Karetsas is expected to join his teammates in Glasgow and strengthen Greece’s attack in the upcoming matches against Scotland and Denmark.
His presence is considered important not only for his talent but also for the balance he brings to the squad, as Greece faces two challenging fixtures away from home.
Club Football on Pause
The international break offers clubs in Greece’s Super League a chance to regroup and reset. However, injury concerns persist for some teams.
At Panathinaikos, Nigerian forward Cyriel Dessers will be sidelined for about a month due to an ankle injury, missing key domestic and European fixtures.
Meanwhile, several clubs announced coaching changes ahead of the league’s resumption:
- Chris Coleman, the Welsh manager, takes over at Asteras AKTOR, marking his third spell in Greek football after previous stints at Atromitos and AEL.
- Giannis Anastasiou returns to Panetolikos, two years after his previous tenure, replacing Giannis Petrakis.
- Stelios Malezas has been officially appointed head coach of AEL Novibet, succeeding Giorgos Petrakis after recent managerial changes.
Looking Ahead
As the Greek national team prepares to take on Scotland, optimism remains high among players and fans alike. A positive result in Glasgow would provide crucial momentum before the team’s trip to Denmark — a decisive match in Greece’s quest to reach the World Cup finals once again
