The owner of AEK expressed confidence in his team’s performance ahead of their match at Tumba Stadium, stating that the team has faced no issues during their stay in Thessaloniki. Marios Iliopoulos, who has been in the city since Thursday, also commented on the hospitality received and addressed the two-match ban affecting AEK, indicating his intention to advocate for changes to the relevant laws. He added that while he won’t disclose transfer plans, he is working discreetly on them.