AE Larissa vs Iraklis Saloniki Match Preview
The match against Iraklis has already been termed by media as the match of the year for Larisa. The embattled club went down to yet another defeat last weekend in Kavala and the situation the club finds itself in is undoubtedly dire.
Norwegian boss Jorn Andersen was relieved of his duties last weekend having not lasted even a month at the club and in his place is Greek manager Nikos Kostenoglou. He will be charged with rescuing what appears to be a sinking ship as Larisa remain stuck on 11 points, good for last place in the league, five points adrift of the next team in the standings.
Marinos Ouzounidis may not be worried yet, however a season that began in promising fashion is slowly becoming worse. That may seem like a far-fetched notion as Iraklis are in midtable, six points above the drop zone. In football things can change quickly though and if Iraklis taste defeat in Larisa they will perhaps endure a crisis of confidence in light of their midweek Greek Cup elimination at the hands of Kerkyra. Conversely, a first away win of the season could really be the win that gives this financially-stricken side the belief it needs to ensure top-flight survival.