Olympiacos striker Ayoub El Kaabi begins rehabilitation after serious injury

Olympiacos forward Ayoub El Kaabi returned to the club's Rentis training facility on October 6, 2026, marking the start of his physical rehabilitation process. The 33-year-old Moroccan international suffered a severe tibia fracture during a league match against Volos on September 5, 2026, which necessitated surgery.

Recent medical assessments provide a more optimistic outlook than initial projections. While the standard medical protocol for such an injury estimated a recovery period of six months, current observations from the club’s medical staff suggest that El Kaabi could return to competitive action in five months. Reports from Moroccan media confirm that he showed positive signs of mobility shortly after his surgery and was observed at the training center wearing an orthopedic boot this past Tuesday. Although the accelerated timeline remains subject to his progress during the intensive recovery phase, the player has officially begun a new stage of his rehabilitation program.