Trinchieri: Thinking that we could fill Cedi Osman's place is simply wrong

PAOK head coach Andrea Trinchieri said that Cedi Osman, who is dealing with a meniscus injury, is a big loss for the team not only on the court but also in the locker room. PAOK is preparing to face Vikos Ioannina in Week 6 of the Greek League. The national team player, who is reported to have a meniscus tear, is expected to undergo surgery in Istanbul on November 7. The Vikos game will be the first match PAOK plays without Cedi Osman.

Trinchieri said Vikos Falcons is a team with very talented and high-quality players. The coach stressed that even considering replacing Cedi Osman with another player is wrong, and said this applies not only to him as a player but also as a person and to his personality within the team.

Trinchieri, who described how the team has recently started finding the right path, said the injury makes this development even more difficult. Despite this, he said he fully trusts his players and the team. He expressed his belief that they will continue to improve through the effort and hard work of everyone in the squad.