Olympiacos has turned its attention to Tuesday’s (August 11, 8:30 p.m.) rematch against Nijmegen in the third qualifying round of the Champions League. The Piraeus-based team didn’t get the best possible result against the Dutch side, but they know that a win will definitely secure their spot in the next round. After all, with José Luis Medilibar at the helm, they tend to perform better in away games.
The “Red-and-Whites” have two full training sessions ahead of them in Greece, with Coach Vasco putting the finishing touches on the lineup. It appears the 65-year-old coach is set to make changes to the starting lineup. First, he wants to see if Santiago Ese, who missed the first match, will be available. If the Argentine trains normally today, he will play against the Dutch, returning to the starting lineup. Lorenzo Cipioni is ready to go.
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Medilibar will make adjustments to ensure his team puts its best foot forward. Pirola is set to return to the starting lineup, likely with Retsos by his side. From the moment the Italian came on as a substitute in the match at “G. Karaiskakis,” Olympiacos essentially didn’t create any scoring chances. It’s also possible that Mafeo will be deployed on the right side of the defense, as Saliakas struggled in the first match. Zota Silva and Zelsson are expected to start, as their entry into the game made Olympiacos a much more threatening force.
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