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Mendilibar: 'Focus on Volos, Not Ajax – We Are Thinking About Many Changes'

Published January 23, 2026, 17:21

Olympiacos coach Jose Luis Mendilibar stressed the need for the team to remain focused on the match against Volos, despite the upcoming game against Ajax. He predicted extensive rotation in the starting lineup in order to manage player fatigue after the demanding match against Leverkusen. Mendilibar stated that despite the fatigue, the squad is large enough to cover the team's needs. He expressed hope that the players who will get a chance will live up to expectations. Regarding injury concerns, the Spanish coach said there are no injured players, but some players have not fully recovered from the previous game. Mendilibar made it clear that the priority is to win the match against Volos, as the team must remain focused on its league commitments.