Olympiacos announces Champions League squad for Nijmegen matches
Olympiacos has finalized its 25-man squad for the upcoming third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League against NEC Nijmegen. Head coach Jose Luis Mendilibar made notable omissions from the list, excluding newly signed goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, who is currently not at the required fitness level. Other players left out of the European squad include Mehdi Taremi, Roman Yaremchuk, Andre Luis, and Clayton.
Balsa Popovic has been confirmed as the starting goalkeeper, as the club expressed full confidence in his current form and preparation. The technical staff is reportedly satisfied with his progress during the preseason camp in the Netherlands. The club management has indicated that the squad list may still be subject to further adjustments on Monday, although no additional changes have been confirmed at this time. The team remains focused on their preparations for the upcoming crucial matches.