Olympiacos: Alguacil's 'magic 7' brings victories
Imanol Alguacil has found the balance between rotation and results, keeping most of the squad active and Olympiacos on a steady path to success.
The "red-and-whites" continue to win, without the Spanish coach constantly relying on the same players. He utilizes the depth of the squad, distributes playing time, and provides rest to those who have been burdened by the demanding schedule.
The most important thing is that continuous changes do not affect the team's competitive effectiveness.
Seven changes against Sparta, seven against Kalamata
Alguacil's management was clearly reflected in Olympiacos' last two matches.
In the European game against Sparta Prague, he made seven changes to the starting eleven, compared to the lineup he had fielded a few days earlier in Agrinio.
The same happened in the match against Kalamata. The Spanish coach again changed seven players in the starting lineup, continuing the extensive squad management.
Rotation did not cost Olympiacos
Despite a total of 14 changes in two consecutive games, Olympiacos did not lose its rhythm. Initially, they celebrated an important European victory and then prevailed with an emphatic 5-0 win over Kalamata.
With this result, the Piraeus team completed seven consecutive victories in all competitions, confirming that Alguacil's management is paying off.
The Spanish coach manages to rest key players and at the same time keep the team competitive, in a period with continuous and demanding obligations.
Alguacil's real gain
The "7" is honored at Olympiacos: seven changes in one game, seven in the next, and seven consecutive victories.
Beyond the coincidence of numbers, however, there is also a significant competitive benefit. Alguacil gains more ready players, strengthens internal competition, and keeps his team fresh, without sacrificing results.
The next game for the Stoiximan Super League is against Kifisia away from home, and he wants to extend his streak.
