Thomas Strakosha’s Fall from Grace at AEK: Expectations, Pressure, and Criticism

Thomas Strakosha’s Fall from Grace at AEK: Expectations, Pressure, and Criticism

Thomas Strakosha’s move to AEK Athens made headlines in both Greece and abroad. Transfers from the Premier League to the Greek Super League are rare, and the buzz surrounding his arrival was immense. The Albanian international, who had previously guarded the posts in England’s top tier, was expected to be a commanding presence between the sticks for AEK. But with high expectations inevitably comes heightened pressure—and Strakosha has recently f…