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Olympiacos Focuses on Leverkusen Clash, El Kaabi Returns

Published January 17, 2026, 08:19
Olympiacos Focuses on Leverkusen Clash, El Kaabi Returns

Olympiacos is fully focused on the crucial Champions League match against Leverkusen. Coach Jose Luis Mendilibar has asked his players to be fully concentrated on the upcoming match, given the postponement of the game against Asteras Tripoli. A pleasant piece of news for the team is the immediate return to Greece of Ayoub El Kaabi, who is participating with Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations. The striker will be available for the match against Leverkusen and is expected to contribute, if needed. After the defeat to PAOK in the Cup, Mendilibar took responsibility and made observations to his players. However, now the priority is to win against Leverkusen to maintain hopes of qualifying for the Champions League Top 24. The team is in competitive rhythm, and El Kaabi's presence is expected to strengthen their attacking force. Everyone at Olympiacos believes they can achieve the best possible result against Leverkusen.