Michael called in his ally Basarab of Wallachia who sent him a strong unit, as well as detachments of Ossetians/Jassiges and Tatars, a total of 3,000 men.
Miguel chamou ao seu aliado Basarab de Valaquia que lle enviou unha forte unidade, así como destacamentos de osetios e tártaros, un total de 3000 homes.