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Olympiacos names Pedersen for first appearance against AEL, leaves out El Kaabi
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Olympiacos names Pedersen for first appearance against AEL, leaves out El Kaabi

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Official statement New plan
  • Olympiacos will face AEL in Larissa in the opening round of the Superbet Greek Cup League Phase.
  • Marcus Holmgren Pedersen received his first squad call-up under José Luis Mendilibar.
  • Ayoub El Kaabi, Stefan Ortega, Santiago Hezze and Lorenzo Pirola were left out, while several other players were included.

Marcus Holmgren Pedersen is in the Olympiacos squad for the first time as the club begins its Superbet Greek Cup campaign against AEL in Larissa.

Coach José Luis Mendilibar named his squad for the League Phase opening match on Sept. 2 at 8 p.m. The selection comes shortly after Olympiacos secured an important away win over Asteras in Tripoli in the league.

Ayoub El Kaabi will not travel. Mendilibar also left Stefan Ortega, Santiago Hezze and Lorenzo Pirola in Athens, giving the players a chance to rest.

Freuler, Gustavo Sá, Roca, Jota Silva, González and Koutsogoulas are among those selected for the match.

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