Olympiacos manager Imanol Alguacil manages squad during international break

Olympiacos coach Imanol Alguacil is navigating a challenging international break as 15 of his players are currently fulfilling duties with their national teams. Among the absent squad members are recent summer signings such as Puerta, Gonzalez, Freuler, Saliakas, Pedersen, Tiknizyan, Smajlovic, and Popovic, alongside established players Carmo and Yaremchuk. The manager expressed concern regarding their physical status, particularly for Puerta and Gonzalez, who face long-distance travel, necessitating special management upon their return to the Renti training base.

Despite these absences, the team is shifting its focus toward the upcoming derby against Panathinaikos on October 11 at Faliro. The squad is set to resume training shortly after a three-day break, with Alguacil emphasizing tactical preparation and set-piece efficiency. Additionally, the technical staff is monitoring the recovery progress of Bailey and Gustavo Sa, both of whom are in the final stages of rehabilitation and expected to contribute to the preparations for the highly anticipated match.