Mavropanos was impressed with new signing Mateus Fernandes’ debut display on Trentside and was quick to praise the impact made by our substitutes, too.
One, Crysencio Summerville, made an instant impact on his return from an almost eight-month absence with an assist for Bowen after replacing Fernandes, then won the penalty for the second with a powerful run into the box, then was involved in the build-up for Wilson’s third.
Mavropanos added: “It was a really, really good debut. He helped us a lot. He ran a lot, fighting, passing, everything. He showed his qualities. Now, we have to build on that and keep improving.
“Cry made a really big impact, and finally, he’s back with us. We know his qualities as well, how he can help the team, and I think he showed it to the maximum today.”
The Athens native, who is now on international duty with his national side ahead of two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers with Belarus and Denmark, outlined his determination to maintain our momentum when we face Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at London Stadium after the September international break.
“We have big games with the national team, two home games, and I think we can do a lot of things there to build on that as well with my national team,” Mavropanos said. “Then, we have two home games against Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace, which are both London derbies.
“I think the next game is really important as well in our home. We just have to recreate performances like that, and of course we are going to continue to go forward.”
Â