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Olympiacos Squad for Levadiakos Match Announced: Pirola Returns, Taremi and Ortega Out

Published February 13, 2026, 14:32
Olympiacos Squad for Levadiakos Match Announced: Pirola Returns, Taremi and Ortega Out

Olympiacos has announced its squad for the upcoming match against Levadiakos, with Jose Luis Mendilibar making some notable exclusions. Mehdi Taremi and Ortega will not be included in the squad due to restrictions on the number of non-EU players allowed. Mendilibar has instead opted to include El Kaabi and Clayton in the attacking line. Furthermore, Daniel Podence is also excluded due to a one-match suspension resulting from his behavior in the previous match, specifically referencing an umbrella incident at the Allwyn Arena. Positive news for Olympiacos is the return of Pirola to the squad, who has recovered from his injury and is available for selection. He is expected to receive playing time. The full Olympiacos squad consists of: Biankon, Esse, Tsikinho, Kostinia, Garcia, Kalogeropoulos, Martins, Paschalakis, Muzakitis, Nasimento, Botis, El Kaabi,Retsos, Sipiioni, Clayton, Tzolakis, Bruno, Yazitzi, Luis, Rodinei, Pirola.