Carvalhal speaks to the players and focuses on a positive debut

Carlos Carvalhal has a lot of work ahead of him, both in competition (to find the balance between defense and attack) and mentally, because it is obvious that the team was affected by the heavy defeats against PAOK and Freiburg, but also by the, what happened last month, especially after the break in the derby with Panathinaikos.

The experienced coach, in his first one-on-one conversations with some Olympiacos players (as more will follow, with all players by the end of the week), points out that a reaction is needed from them and emphasizes that he is very confident in his quality and his potential squad.

What does Carvalhal focus on?

The 58-year-old coach is very focused on the desire for victories in the upcoming games in the league and Europa League, knowing that they will bring points and confidence to the players and change the entire atmosphere in the Piraeus team.

Carvalhal emphasizes to the footballers that they must all move forward together, united as one fist, and points out that in his eyes all players are equal and will take advantage of their opportunities. He also sent the message that Rentis has a lot of work to do, especially in the blocking part of the game.

Olympiacos is an attacking team by nature, but Carvalhal is aware that he needs to combine good football with successful results in order to work calmly and slowly pass on his ideas to the red and whites.

At the same time, it is clear that appropriate steps must be taken in the January transfer window, as there are positions where the Piraeus team needs quality reinforcement.

What results did Carvalhal achieve in his premierships in the teams he worked with?

Carvalial is preparing for his Olympiacos debut, which cannot be ruled out after the suspension by the referees in the match against Batska Topola in Karaiskakis.

In any case, it will be interesting to see what results the Portuguese coach has achieved in his premierships with the teams he has coached over the last 23 years and what system he has used (without Espinho, Fremunde and Vizela).

Carvalhal has a record of nine wins, five draws and only three defeats (one against Olympiakos) in 17 games:

• May 11, 2022, Want – Osasuna: 1-2 (4-4-2)
• 02/09/2022, Al Wasl – Al Wahda: 2-2 (4-2-3-1)
• September 19, 2020, Porto – Braga: 3-1 (3-4-3)
• March 8, 2019, Rio Ave – Oliveirense: 6-1 (4-4-2)
• December 30, 2017, Watford – Swansea: 1-2 (4-4-2)
• 08/08/2015, Sheffield Wednesday – Bristol City: 2-0 (4-2-3-1)
• August 19, 2012, Basaksehir – Besiktas: 1-1 (4-2-3-1)
• August 18, 2011, Besiktas – Alanya: 3-0 (4-3-3)
• November 22, 2009, Pescadores – Sporting Lisbon: 1-4 (4-3-3)
• January 3, 2009, Maritime – Setúbal: 5-1 (4-3-3)
• August 30, 2008, Olympiacos – Asteras Tripoli: 3-1 (4-2-3-1)
• August 19, 2007, Guimaraes – Setúbal: 1-1 (4-3-3)
• November 17, 2006, Beira Mar – Setúbal: 1-1 (3-5-2)
• August 26, 2006, Braga – Pass Ferreira: 2-1 (4-2-3-1)
• August 28, 2004, Belenenses – Maritimo: 3-0 (4-4-2)
• February 21, 2002, Braga – Lesois: 1-3 (4-3-3)
• October 12, 2000, Deportivo Aves – Leiria: 1-1 (4-2-3-1)