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Panathinaikos reveals starting XI for Grasshoppers friendly
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Panathinaikos reveals starting XI for Grasshoppers friendly

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Panathinaikos is preparing for a friendly match against Grasshoppers as part of their preseason training.
  • Coach Ioannis Anastasiou has finalized the starting lineup, employing a 4-2-3-1 formation.
  • Key players in the lineup include goalkeeper Iรฑaki Peรฑa and defenders Davide Calabria and Stefan de Vrij, with Andreas Tetteh leading the attack.

Panathinaikos is continuing its preseason preparations with a friendly match against Swiss club Grasshoppers on Saturday, July 11. The game is part of the team's efforts to build match fitness ahead of the new season following their training camp in the Netherlands.

Head coach Ioannis Anastasiou has decided on his starting eleven for the encounter. The team will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Iรฑaki Peรฑa will start in goal, protected by a defense featuring Davide Calabria and Giorgos Kyriakopoulos at the full-back positions. The central defensive pairing will be Ingason and Stefan de Vrij, marking de Vrij's debut appearance for Panathinaikos.

In midfield, Pedro Chirivella and Sotiris Kontouris will operate in the central roles. Adriano Jagusiฤ‡ will play in a more advanced midfield position, supporting the lone striker, Andreas Tetteh. The attacking wing positions will be filled by Santino Antino and Anas Zarouri, providing width for Anastasiou's side.

The full starting lineup for Panathinaikos is: Peรฑa, Calabria, Ingason, de Vrij, Kyriakopoulos, Chirivella, Kontouris, Jagusiฤ‡, Antino, Zarouri, Tetteh.

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