Thrylos 7 International Podcast

Olympiacos can never make it easy on us. After going down in the 1st half the red & white dial up the pressure and bring it home with both of our strikers finding the back of the net. Aguacil gets his first win since taking over and Olympiacos gets 3 points in the Europa League League Phase. Ari reacts to the win and what it means for the team, the fans, the players, the organization, and the project!

Olympiacos fall to OFI at home for the 1st time for almost 36 years. Karaiskaki chanted Mendilibar's name as the team clearly looked disjoined with few days under the new coach direction. Will the fans and the club have the patience required for Aguacil to instill his philosophy?

🔴⚪️ What will Imanol Alguacil actually change at Olympiacos?The former Real Sociedad and Al-Shabab manager arrives in Piraeus with a reputation for high pressing, positional football, developing young players and building teams capable of imposing themselves both domestically and in Europe.But this is NOT simply Olympiacos swapping Mendilibar's intensity for possession football.In this tactical breakdown, we look at exactly how Imanol Alguacil plays and what his ideas could mean for the current Olympiacos squad.🔎 We analyse:⚽ Why the famous 4-4-2 diamond doesn't tell the full story📐 Why a 4-3-3 or 4-1-4-1 could make more sense at Olympiacos🧠 How Alguacil builds from the back and manipulates opposition pressure🎯 Why the No.6 could become the most important position in the team🔥 His aggressive high press and counterpressing principles➡️ How he attacks the half-spaces and creates third-man combinations🏃 How players like Puerta, Chiquinho, Fortounis, Bailey, Gelson and Jota Silva could fit🛡️ The risks of the high defensive line🇬🇷 The challenge of breaking down low blocks in the Greek Super League🌍 Why his Real Sociedad performances in Europe should encourage Olympiacos fans⚠️ And the warning signs from his final season in SpainMendilibar wanted Olympiacos to dominate opponents through verticality, width, second balls and relentless pressure.Alguacil wants control first and then to weaponise that control.The big question is whether this Olympiacos squad has the players to make his football proactive and dangerous rather than possession without penetration.

EMERGENCY PODCAST Olympiacos have parted ways with the coach that made history and brought the dream of European nights. While Mendilibar's last season left a lot to be desired and the football was unpalatable, the timing of this announcement raises concerns. Did Olympiacos make the right decision? Was Mendilibar given proper time to react to El Kaabi injury? What about the new manager Imanol Alguacil? We discuss the BREAKING news here!

Ari reacts to events both on and off the field following Olympiacos's 3-2 win against Volos. The game was more difficult than it needed to be but there's plenty of positives to take away from the game. Outside of the game, are there more ominous signs to concern us?

The Marinakis Football Group Roundtable has returned! A lot has happened this summer and with the first few fixtures under the belt Joao, Matt, and Ari digest the summer activities and how the group has adjusted going into the summer. Did the group's "in-network" business change? Are we on a better path? Listen in and find out the perspective from each of the clubs' supporters.PLEASE VOTE FOR THRYLOS INTERNATIONAL AND FOREST FOCUS IN THE UPCOMING 2026 FOOTBALL CONTENT AWARDS!!Forest Focus is in Best Podcast - Premier LeagueThrylos 7 International is in Best Podcast - International. See link below:https://footballcontentawards.com/voting/

Olympiacos dropped points against Volos on Matchday 3 but the result was completely overshadowed by the serious injury suffered by Ayoub El Kaabi.The scenes were difficult to watch, with El Kaabi going down in agony and players from both sides visibly shocked. For Olympiacos, this is a huge blow involving one of the defining players of the club’s modern era; the striker whose goals helped lead the team to its first European trophy in 2024.Tonight we react to everything from a dramatic night:Ayoub El Kaabi’s injury and what it could mean for OlympiacosThe 1-1 draw against Volos and why Olympiacos dropped pointsJosé Luis Mendilibar’s starting XI and tactical decisionsWhat happens now with the European squad listThe referee and the major talking points from the gameDo we need another centre forward now?Whether this moment can become a rallying cry for the squad?Can adversity bring this Olympiacos team together and ignite the season?

Olympiacos take AEL to the cleaners in their opening Greek Cup Match of the league phase. 4 different goal scorers with plenty of new signings opening their accounts with the red and white. Ari reacts to the match and the tale of 2 halves in Olympiacos's Greek Cup opener.

Olympiacos get the job done and go 2/2 to start the campaign. It wasn't easy, but +3 is all that matters. Transfer drama off the field with plenty to speak about on the field as well. We're talking about the match and perhaps the upcoming departures that confirmed themselves tonight.

Olympiacos starts the Greek League off with a win, even if it was entirely too stressful. In the background there is still so much movement for the Red & White. New signings coming in with still more on the table. We're talking about the match, the new arrivals and the upcoming arrivals!

A disappointing defeat away at NEC as Olympiacos settle with a relegation to Europa League. Injuries, Fortounis red card, terrible game management, and an incomplete roster all led to what we saw today.Time for a therapy session as we digest what we saw, prepare ourselves mentally for Europa League, and discuss next steps to rectify the problems in the roster before the season begins.

There's a lot of stress in the red and white community. The team is incomplete, preseason seemed disjointed, and the 1st leg against NEC looked like a continuation of last season.

UCL Qualifiers are HERE! The 1st leg against NEC Nijmegen is this week and Olympiacos is still in the midst of transfer movement. The arrivals of Sa and Ortega have continued to reinforce the roster but more outgoings and struggles bringing players in continue to hamper positivity. Today we're talking about NEC Nijmegen, Sa, both Ortegas, and the moves we still have yet to make this summer.

A lot is happening with 9 days before UCL qualifiers. Olympiacos is losing their starting goalkeeper, possibly selling Andre Luiz for a record fee while still missing core pieces . Nijmegen waits around the corner and the team has not impressed much in preseason. With injuries throughout the squad, a potential Jose Sa return, and the arrival of a #8 expected, what is our outlook for UCL?

It's been a wild week and weekend for Olympiacos fans as a "marquee" signing that we have been waiting for since beginning of the summer had his deal collapse at the end. Petar Stanic no longer on Olympiacos's radar as the club pursues other options. Joel Roca will arrive from Girona for an over €5 million fee with Giannoulis still a potential option and other signings still needed. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts on Petar Stanic's deal collapse and Joel Roca!

Olympiacos are back for 2026/27 and the first preseason friendly already gave us plenty to talk about.We were in Holland to watch Olympiacos beat Raków 2–1 after going behind, with Kostas Fortounis scoring a trademark free-kick and Roman Yaremchuk completing the comeback in stoppage time.In this video: first impressions from Olympiacos’ opening preseason match, Rodinei’s sharp return, Pablo Maffeo’s first minutes, Clayton’s struggles, Scipioni and Mouzakitis in midfield, the Yaremchuk striker question, and why Fortounis could be one of the most important “signings” of the summer.

The first preseason training sessions have completed with phase one continuing this week. Transfers continue to flow with Zinedin Smajlovic arriving to reinforce the backling and Jota Silva and Joel Roca expected to join preseason this week. Things are moving along but there's still plenty more transfer action ahead of us!

It's TRANSFER SUMMER for all members of the Marinakis Football Group. After some disappointment and relief for some at the end of the seasons, everyone is looking forward to what's to come as each club plans for next season.- Current Events at Each Club- Transfer Situations At Each Club- Promotion of Tognozzi/ Departure of Lina Souloukou-Cautiously Optimistic About Next Season?Follow Matt Davies @Forest-Focus and on X/FacebookFollow Joao Meneses at Reis Do Ave on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blogueReisdoAve/

After a few weeks of slow movement creating discontent among the fanbase, a slew of signings are set for after this weekend which should calm some nerves. Plenty of work still to be done with the squad as we prepare for Phase 1 of preseason! Give us your thoughts on the current transfer business and join the conversation!

Preseason draws closer as Olympiacos is linked with more names but frustratingly few deals. Ari addresses the the current rumours, the outgoings, and the outgoings coming next!