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The second leg of the Europa Conference League semi-final between Olympiakos and Aston Villa is poised for an electrifying encounter.
Olympiakos took a strong 4-2 lead in the first leg at Villa Park and are now looking to seal their spot in the final, while Aston Villa face a challenging uphill task to overturn the deficit. Let’s explore the likely lineups for both teams ahead of the decisive clash.
Manager Jose Luis Mendilibar has orchestrated a formidable Olympiakos side, and they are well-prepared to maintain their two-goal cushion at Stadio Georgios Karaiskakis.
Key striker Ayoub El Kaabi, who netted a hat-trick in the first leg, will aim to lead the line and continue his prolific scoring form.
Predicted Starting XI
Goalkeeper: Tzolakis
Defenders: Rodinei, Ndoj, Restos, Ortega
Midfielders: Iborra, Hezze
Attackers: Masouras, Chiquinho, Podence
Striker: El Kaabi
Stevan Jovetic remains out due to injury, while Ruben Vezo, Gelson Martins, and Nelson Abbey are ineligible to feature.
However, the return of Andreas Ndoj and Georgios Masouras from suspension strengthens Mendilibar’s options.
Unai Emery’s Aston Villa are reeling from consecutive defeats, including the 4-2 loss to Olympiakos and a 1-0 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League.
Villa will need to dig deep to overturn the deficit, but injuries to key players complicate their efforts.
Predicted Starting XI
Goalkeeper: Martinez
Defenders: Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne
Midfielders: Cash, Luiz, McGinn, Bailey
Forward: Diaby
Striker: Watkins
Tyrone Mings, Boubacar Kamara, Emiliano Buendia, and Jacob Ramsey are all out with season-ending injuries.
Alex Moreno, Nicolo Zaniolo, and Youri Tielemans are also doubtful due to fitness concerns.
Morgan Rogers remains a significant doubt after his muscle injury against Brighton.
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Publish date : 2024-05-09 06:30:00
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