The imposing form of first-choice keeper Antonios Nikopolidis and the presence of Józef Wandzik, Kostas Chalkias and Mario Galinović kept Kotsolis most of that time at the bench.
Kotsolis was often left out of the game due to the strong presence of Antonios Nikopolidis as the starting goalkeeper, along with the presence of Józef Wandzik, Kostas Chalkias, and Mario Galinović.