Olympiacos forward Ayoub El Kaabi suffers season-ending injury

During the third round of the Stoiximan Super League match on September 5, 2026, Olympiacos drew 1-1 against Volos Elabet at the Panthessaliko Stadium. The match was overshadowed by a severe injury to Olympiacos forward Ayoub El Kaabi, who collided with Volos goalkeeper Marios Siampanis in the 43rd minute. El Kaabi was stretchered off the field and subsequently diagnosed with a fracture to his tibia and fibula.

The player underwent successful surgery on September 6, performed by the team’s medical chief, Christos Theos. Medical staff estimate that El Kaabi will remain sidelined for approximately six to seven months, effectively missing the remainder of the season. Following the incident, the player expressed his gratitude toward the club, teammates, and fans for their support during his recovery.

In the aftermath of the injury, Olympiacos management has begun evaluating the transfer market to recruit a replacement striker for domestic competitions, as the transfer deadline and squad registration rules restrict adding new players to their European roster. Meanwhile, the team recently bounced back by defeating Volos 3-2 in a Greek Cup match at Karaiskakis Stadium, with new signings and existing squad members like Gonzalez stepping up to address the offensive void.