Sánchez to referee NEC first leg
José María Sánchez will take charge of Olympiacos against NEC on Tuesday in the Champions League third qualifying round first leg (3). The Spanish referee has been appointed by UEFA for the tie in Nijmegen.
Ortega asks to leave for River Plate
Francisco Ortega has told the club he wants out. The left-back informed directors on Saturday that he wants to be sold to River Plate (2). Journalist Fer Padron reports negotiations are progressing well and could be completed in the coming hours.
Sandler a doubt after Sevilla friendly
NEC defender Philippe Sandler went off injured during Friday's friendly against Sevilla, a 1–2 loss (8). Coach Dick Schreuder said they hope they caught it in time. His availability for Tuesday is now uncertain.
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Tadic: 'I'm ready for Olympiacos'
Dusan Tadic is confident he will be fit for the qualifier. The NEC forward said he is ready and his team should aim for the Champions League (7).
Salah Edin arrives as Ortega's replacement
Salah Edin has joined and the club sees him as a different profile to Francisco Ortega (1). The comparison matters because Ortega's departure now looks imminent.
Direct League Phase entry still possible
Olympiacos start the season ranked 29th in the UEFA club rankings with 57,250 points (5). A Top 25 finish in the ranking could send your team straight into the Champions League League Phase (4). That scenario is alive if results elsewhere fall right.
