Match Previews

Panathinaikos already through...will top group with a draw...full squad available...Panathinaikos have done exceptionally well so far in the UEFA Cup and they presently lead their group.  That means they are definitely through and the situation is now that a loss will see them drop to second while anything less will allow them to progress as group winners.  They currently don't have any injuries but have recently been rotating the squad quite a bit so it is unclear exactly who will line up for the game.  They will probably keep their 4-4-2 with Mantzios (sp) and Salpingidis (r) currently being in possession of the attacking shirts although Ndoye (r) and Papadopoulos (sp) could also feature.  In the midfield Karagounis (r) has seen off previous injury trouble and he should keep his spot alongside Simao (r), Tziolis (r) and Dimoutsos (r) but the Austrian Andreas Ivanschitz (sp) has been used a lot in the UEFA tournament and could well come in here.  Nilsson (r), Morris (k), Seric (r) and Mattos (r) are presently the back four in front of Galinovic (r) but with the likes of Fyssas (sp), a European Championship winner also in the squad the side is definitely not lacking in depth.  Pana are just one part of a huge Greek revival which is doing so well in Europe this season and they will be very happy with second place.  Winning the group would really send a message though as well as giving them a better chance of progressing through the knock out round so they will be anxious to secure their point.