OFI Crete faces injury setbacks ahead of Europa League match against Rennes

OFI Crete is preparing for its upcoming away match against Rennes, scheduled for the second round of the UEFA Europa League League Phase, while dealing with significant personnel shortages. Head coach Christos Kontis will be without defender Christos Sielis, who is sidelined with a quadriceps injury, and forward Leya Iseka, who is recovering from a groin problem. Both players have been excluded from the traveling squad for the match in France.

Despite being omitted from the European squad list, Tasos Chatzigiovannis will travel with the team to provide moral support. The Greek club enters this fixture following a successful 2-0 victory over Hoffenheim in their historic Europa League debut. The squad resumed training sessions at the Vardinogianneio Athletic Center (VAK) on Monday following their recent league match against AEK, with further preparation scheduled for Tuesday at 11:00.