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Ataman: "Olympiacos are one of the top teams in the Euroleague"

Published December 30, 2025, 19:25

Ergin Ataman, coach of Panathinaikos, stated that his team is in good condition and all players, barring unforeseen circumstances, will be ready for the Euroleague derby against Olympiacos on January 2nd. He said this after his team's victory over Marousi with a score of 99-89. Ataman emphasized that Olympiacos is one of the top teams in the Euroleague and that the game will be difficult. He highlighted the need for good defense from Panathinaikos to compete for the win. Regarding the players who are out, Ataman said that Sloukas has started training, while Osman and Farid are still weak after illness. However, he estimated that they will manage to be fully ready for the derby. Panathinaikos, after the victory over Marousi, is turning all its attention to the derby with Olympiacos, which is expected to be one of the most important games of the season.