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Vezekov and Walkup Will Miss the Derby

Published March 5, 2026, 12:16
Vezekov and Walkup Will Miss the Derby

Olympiacos will face Panathinaikos AKTOR in the derby without Sasha Vezenkov and Thomas Walkup, as both players are facing injury problems and did not participate in training. The medical team has determined that they are not fit to play in the game. Vezenkov has been suffering from back discomfort and has been following an individual training program since Tuesday, while Walkup suffered a muscle spasm that kept him out of training. Their absence is a significant blow to Olympiacos ahead of the derby. In addition, Morris's participation is doubtful, as he complained of discomfort and his condition will be reassessed tomorrow. Giorgos Bartzokas will have to adjust his tactics due to the many absences. The game between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos AKTOR is scheduled for Friday at 9:15 PM at the Peace and Friendship Stadium. The absence of Vezenkov and Walkup is expected to significantly affect the performance of the Olympiacos team.