Mendilibar: 'We played well, the opponent's goalkeeper was very good'

Olympiacos secured a 1-0 win against Atromitos in their opening match of the Stoiximan Super League, kicking off their season on a positive note. Coach José Luis Mendilibar conveyed his satisfaction with the team's overall performance, acknowledging that they faced challenges until the very end of the game.

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We struggled until the last minute, but we managed it. We played well, the fact that we didn't score more goals doesn't mean we didn't create enough chances or that we weren't good, but that the opposing goalkeeper was very good.

"We struggled until the last minute, but we managed it," Mendilibar stated in his post-match comments. "We played well. The fact that we didn't score more goals doesn't mean we didn't create enough chances or that we weren't good, but that the opposing goalkeeper was very good." He also noted that the team experienced stress in the final minutes, particularly after Rodinei's expulsion, which put them at risk.

Mendilibar also addressed the integration of new players Saïdou Sow and Gustavo Scarpa. "They need time to adapt," he said. "Scarpa has been with us longer. Gustavo has missed pre-season, he will need time to get into rhythm. I am sure both will help."

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They need time to adapt. Scarpa has been with us longer. Gustavo has missed pre-season, he will need time to get into rhythm. I am sure both will help.

The coach also touched upon a personal gesture, stating, "I will not get used to it, I still feel awkward and I don't know why they continue to do it, since I don't greet them at that moment. I don't do it out of malice, I thank them very much."

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I will not get used to it, I still feel awkward and I don't know why they continue to do it, since I don't greet them at that moment. I don't do it out of malice, I thank them very much.