Olympiacos prepares for playoff opener against AEK

Olympiacos is preparing for the start of the Super League playoffs, with their first match scheduled against AEK at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium on April 5. The team is currently training under the supervision of manager Jose Luis Mendilibar. Midfielder Santiago Hezze, who suffered a muscle injury against PAOK on March 8, is recovering and is expected to resume full team training early next week. The coaching staff plans to monitor his fitness through 5-6 training sessions before deciding if he will start or come off the bench. Additionally, winger Daniel Podence has shown progress in his recent training sessions. The club management is focusing on tactical improvements following their performance in the regular season. The team aims to compete for the championship title through the duration of the playoff series. Players were granted a break over the weekend to rest ahead of the intensive preparation phase.