Imanol Alguacil utilizes international break for tactical implementation at Olympiacos
Olympiacos head coach Imanol Alguacil is using the current international break to focus on individual player development and tactical integration at the Renti training center. Despite missing several key players due to international duty, Alguacil is working with 15 available squad members and select youth prospects to instill his philosophy. The coaching staff is conducting intensive video analysis, reviewing both recent training sessions and footage from the tenure of his predecessor, Jose Luis Mendilibar, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the roster.
A significant focus of the training is offensive structure, with the manager explicitly instructing midfielders, particularly Remo Freuler and Gustavo Puerta, to contribute more in the final third. The technical team is also closely monitoring the fitness of injured players, including Gustavo Sa and Leon Bailey, who is following a specialized individual program to overcome fatigue. Alguacil is considering organizing a practice match to simulate official game conditions.
Following a period of rapid personnel changes in the summer and the coaching transition, the manager is prioritizing deeper communication with his players. The team is scheduled to have the upcoming weekend off as they prepare to resume competitive obligations.