Olympiacos faced a grueling schedule of games after returning to action following the break for national team duty, achieving a perfect record. The Piraeus-based team went 5-for-5 (and now has seven straight wins overall) across all competitions, without conceding a single goal. Specifically, they defeated Panathinaikos (1-0), Marseille (0-1), Panetolikos (0-2), Sparta Prague (1-0), and Kalamata (5-0).
Now, they face a match (10/28, 3:00 p.m.) against Marko in the League Phase of the Superbet Greek Cup, having previously defeated Larissa 4-0 and beaten Volos Elabet 3-2.
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Imanol Alguacil is set to shake up the starting lineup to give his key players a breather and provide playing time to players who haven’t seen much action. Furthermore, there is the rule regarding the two young players. Popovic, who had played in the other two matches of the tournament, is set to return between the posts. Smailović is expected to partner with Karamo at center back, while Koutsogoulas will play right back and Bruno will play left back. Sipioni is likely to play for the first time in a while, with young Fili alongside him. Bailey has a good chance of starting for the first time, with Martins—who didn’t play on Sunday—on the other wing.
This game would be a good opportunity for Sa to get more playing time, but the Basque coach substituted him the other day after halftime, indicating that he isn’t satisfied with his performance. So, he might want to send him a message on Wednesday. Marius looks like the most likely candidate to start.
*photo source: AP
