Europa League
Fear for Embila at Olympiakos in view of Atalanta
Jan Embila did not feel well in Olympiakos training on Tuesday (22/2), he was following an individual program while he will clarify in the afternoon whether he will be signed by Pedro Martins for the second leg against Atalanta (24/2, 19:45, COSMOTE SPORT 3 HD, live from Sportish).
French central midfielder Jan Embila was unwell on Tuesday (22/2), he completed an individual training program and this afternoon will show if he survives and if he will take part in the rematch against Olympiacos Atalanta. (24/2, 19:45, COSMOTE SPORT 3 HD, Live from Sportish).
The Olympiacos technical team hope all goes well and the experienced midfielder can be available for the decisive game with the Bergamasco team.
After all, Embila is Olympiacos’ midfield “barometer” and a lot depends on his presence and performance. The red-whites have a different image with the Frenchman in the squad and another when he’s absent.
As for Lopez, he has been feeling unwell for the last 24 hours, he has drawn up a more conservative program and will clarify tonight if he can train and be included in Olympiakos’ mission for the rematch with Atalanta.
The Brazilian striker, of Portuguese nationality, is not included in the starting XI but can offer to come off the bench. In the first game against the Italians in Bergamo, he played little and came on in the 85th minute.
The positive for Martins is that he has Gary Rodrεςguez available again and expects the latter to do his utmost to help Olympiakos qualify for the Europa League’s 16.
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