Olympiacos is trying to make the most of the break in competitive action, with the schedule at Renti including both much-needed rest and focused work on specific players who are expected to play a key role in the remainder of the season.
The “Red-and-Whites” are holding their final practice of the week and will then have a three-day break, taking advantage of the hiatus due to national team commitments. The next session at Renti is scheduled for Monday, when preparations will resume ahead of the league’s restart.
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One of the players in the spotlight is Leon Bailey. The initial assessment was that after the October break, the Jamaican winger would have reached a level of fitness that would allow him to play 60 minutes with greater ease. However, this did not prove to be the case, as he continued to play at a more conservative pace.
This time, Bailey remained at Renti and did not join the Jamaican national team, as he has a significant break ahead of him with no commitments to his national team. Olympiacos expects him to make the most of this time, improve his fitness level, and be able to play longer stints after the break.
Meanwhile, Santiago Eze has already begun his battle to return to action, undergoing rehabilitation following his injury.
The Argentine midfielder has set a personal goal of returning in about a month—which is even two weeks earlier than the initial timeline.
At Olympiacos, however, there is no intention of rushing the process. The priority is for him to follow the rehabilitation program properly and return fully ready, without any risk of a relapse.
If everything goes perfectly, there’s a chance he might even make it in time for the Piraeus club’s last two games of 2026, against Atromitos in Peristeri and Panetolikos at Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium. The main goal, however, is for him to start the new year at 100% of his potential.
At the same time, initial thoughts are beginning to take shape regarding the January transfer window.
The two positions currently at the forefront are those of fullback and winger. These are needs that have already been identified and come as no surprise given the team’s performance so far.
This does not mean, however, that Olympiacos will limit itself exclusively to these two positions. It is possible that other positions on the roster will also be considered, depending on the team’s performance leading up to Christmas and the situation that has developed in Greece and Europe.
Final decisions will be made based on the actual needs at that time, and January may ultimately prove to be a busier month than current indications suggest.
*photo source: KYPE
