Cyprus Times

“TWO REASONS WHY ANTINO MAY NOT ‘FIT’ AT PAO”

Published January 18, 2026, 21:05
“TWO REASONS WHY ANTINO MAY NOT ‘FIT’ AT PAO”

There are two main reasons why Antino's transfer to Panathinaikos may not yield the expected results. First, Antino is a young and talented player who needs time to adapt, which usually happens in the summer and not in the winter, when teams are looking for ready-made solutions. Second, Antino's main characteristic is exploiting spaces, which is not as effective against closed defenses, which he will face often with Panathinaikos. However, at Panathinaikos they believe that Antino can offer a lot to the team, as he is a fast and attacking player. The question is how coach Benitez will utilize him and in what position he will integrate him into the game.