Olympiacos Defender Salihas Suffers Injury in Friendly Match

Olympiacos faces a double injury concern during their pre-season training in the Netherlands, with defender Manolis Salihas forced off the field in their friendly match against AZ Alkmaar. The incident occurred around the 58th minute of the game, adding to the team's worries after Santiago Hezze also sustained an injury.

Salihas, the right-back, went down on the field and was unable to continue playing. The medical staff quickly attended to him, but it was determined that he needed to be substituted. Pablo Maffeo came on to replace him. The team now awaits the results of medical examinations to ascertain the severity of Salihas's injury.

This latest setback is particularly concerning as it is only Salihas's second game playing for the Piraeus club. The unexpected injury adds another layer of difficulty for coach Mendilibar as he prepares the team for their official commitments. The team had previously played a friendly against Antwerp, and this new issue compounds the challenges.

The club is hoping for a swift recovery for both players, as they aim to build a strong squad for the upcoming season. The pre-season period is crucial for team cohesion and fitness, and these injuries disrupt those plans.