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It is true that Wednesday’s game (11/25, 19.55, OTE SPORT 2) was otherwise expected at Olympiakos. It is not uncommon for a group of this level to come to our country every year. And yet, not a single fan on the pitch and an emergency mission against Manchester City for the 4th game of the Champions League. In a match that nobody wants to lose, Pedro Martins has to improvise again.
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Before moving on to the tests that the Portuguese did in the last training session that took place in “G. Karaiskakis”, let’s remember which players are out and not counted. Arabi and Hassan for coronavirus, Radzelovic for the same reason, Bruma, Valbuena and Holebas for injuries. We must not forget Rafinias, who you read about in SPORT24 Sunday night (11/22) which is questionable and Monday night (11/23) that “he is expected to be ready for war, despite the ankle discomfort.” Finally, the 35-year-old Brazilian joined the mission and, unexpectedly, will turn eleven.
THE THREE STOPPERS AND THE RAFFINIA THAT GRITS YOUR TEETH
In training that took place on Tuesday afternoon (11/24), Martins tested a squad with three centers and a 3-4-3 formation. That is, Semedos will be framed by Ba and Cisse. In the event that the rojiblancos line up like this, it will be the first time this year that we will see such an arrangement, with Sa on the posts, of course. From there, since Rafinia will grit her teeth and play, she will take a position on the left, as was done in the derby with Panathinaikos. In case you decide not to start, there is the option of Vinegar – not prepared – that made a regular program.
On the opposite side, to the right, will be Dreger, while the two central midfielders, as can be seen from the test, will be Bouhalakis and Embila. You wonder where Kamara is. The Guinean footballer will be “dressed” against Rantzelovic. It will take place on the right wing, while the other two positions are, of course, blocked. As with Panathinaikos, on the left wing Masouras and Fortounis on the top.
If Olympiacos does not play 3-4-3, then we will see 4-2-3-1. The same players, that is, with the difference that Cisse or Ba will play as a key player in the center of the rear, who, by the way, has to play from October 21 and the home game against Marseille. More than a month ago, that is. The important absences that arose, moreover, forced the coach to hire players from the U19. Angelos Tsavos (right back), Nikitas Nikolis (left back, stopper) and Fotis Kitsos (winger) entered Team 23. You will remember the impressive goals of Nikitas Nikolis (here and here) with the Youth team, which is even used as a defensive midfielder in U19 matches.
FAITH FOR A POSITIVE RESULT
Pedro Martins at a press conference commented on several occasions that he believes in his team despite the defeats. He did not want to stay in them, while sending a message to his players that absences should not be an excuse for them.
“I would no longer like to talk about problems. They exist to be solved. Olympiacos have quality players, we play with a difficult opponent. I want to be on our own feet. We believe in ourselves. Quantitatively, we have no solutions, but we have good players.” . “We play for City with strength and courage. We try to keep the ball and that is an achievement, not many teams have done it. To play with soul and courage, we have the ability to do it.” Even a draw will be a great result for Olympiakos on Wednesday night.
WITHOUT DE BRAINE OR CITY
Manchester City arrived in Greece without Belgian manager Kevin De Bruyne and English right-back Kyle Walker. Nathan Ake, who has not fully overcome the injury problem he faces, was also left out of the 23-man squad.
It is recalled that the players that Guardiola has are: Anderson, Stephen, Carson, Dias, Stones, Zinchenko, Laport, Medi, Joao Cancello, García, Guidogan, Rodri, Bernardo Silva,, Sterling, Zezous, Agüero, Mahrez.
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1. City 9 (9-1)
2. Porto 6 (6-3)
3. Olympiacos 3 (1-5)
4. Marseille 0 (0-7)
THE PROGRAM:
Fourth race
11/25
Olympiacos – City 19.55
Marseille – Porto 22.00
Fifth race
1/12
Marseille – Olympiacos 22.00
Porto – City 22.00
Sixth race
12/9
Olympiacos – Porto 22.00
City – Marseille 22.00
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