Mendilibar's job under threat after NEC exit
Olympiacos crashed out of the Champions League qualifiers against NEC Nijmegen, losing the return leg 2–1 after extra time. That early exit has put José Luis Mendilibar's position under serious question. The Greek media are already asking whether the manager alone should carry the blame (5). Mendilibar himself refused to hang his head, pointing to the Europa League as the next challenge.
Genoa join the race for Ben Tafgem
Another suitor for Tofik Ben Tafgem, and this one is Serie A. Genoa have entered the race for the Moroccan striker, the Ligue 2 top scorer Olympiacos want (3). The price is high: between €6m and €7m. Troyes and Union Touarga are also in the picture (3).
What comes next
The league kicks off Saturday August 22 against Atromitos at home. Olympiacos finished last season with a 1–0 derby win over Panathinaikos and a 1–1 draw at AEK Athens. Your team needs a response.
