Imanol Alguacil has a busy period ahead of him at Renti, despite the fact that absences due to international commitments are significantly limiting his options. With 15 players at his disposal, the Basque coach wants to make the most of every training session to further instill his philosophy, initially focusing on individual improvement and then on the team’s overall performance.
Special attention is expected to be given to players who need more playing time and intensity in training. Leon Bailey, who did not travel with the Jamaican national team due to fatigue, is expected to be able to step up his training pace soon, while the same goal applies to Marius Muadilmandzi. Meanwhile, Gustavo Sa has the opportunity to put his injury behind him and be ready when league play resumes.
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Imanol is also considering scheduling at least one friendly practice match. The Olympiacos coach wants to work under conditions that more closely resemble an official match, despite the limited number of available players. The “Red-and-Whites” will have the weekend off to catch their breath before returning to Renti for a full week of training.
At the same time, the possibility of strengthening the squad through the free-agent market remains open. Abroad, there continues to be speculation about Portuguese left-back Rafael Guerreiro, while players such as Adnan Januzaj and Wilfried Zaha have also been suggested. The name of Al Musrati is also in the spotlight, as he has been on the Piraeus club’s radar in the past. The final decision, however, will rest with Imanol Alguathil, who will determine whether the current roster needs another addition.
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