Olympiacos will field a changed lineup against PAOK. The Piraeus-based team is expected to feature new players compared to their recent match against Rennes in the Europa League group stage.
Froyler and Zota did not play in Brittany, and there’s a strong chance they’ll feature against the “Double-Headed Eagle of the North.” Of course, it’s not easy to break into the starting lineup with players like Ese and Puerta, but even they need a breather now and then. Pirolà didn’t play, with Karmo and Retsos forming the starting center-back pairing on Wednesday, but logically, the Italian should return to partner the Greek international.
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Saliakas is dealing with lower back discomfort; he was substituted after halftime the other day, and Pedersen may start in his place. Roca and Marius are not on the European roster, as is well known, but they’re vying for a spot in the starting lineup. Especially the latter, since even Yaremchuk… isn’t exactly on fire, and Gonzalez didn’t play well against Rennes either.
*photo source: AP
