José Luis Mendilibar, the coach of Olympiakos, acknowledged the challenging schedule his team will face at the start of the year. In a recent statement, he emphasized the importance of immediate improvement and staying focused for their upcoming match against Panetolikos, highlighting the need for a winning mentality. While discussing player availability, he noted that apart from Youssef, who will be out for the season, the rest of the squad is fit and training well.