Mendilibar: "I want us to play in the opponent's area - Olympiacos is a stubborn team"

Olympiacos coach, José Luis Mendilibar, spoke at the press conference after the 2-0 victory over AEK in Faliro, focusing on the team's scorers and defensive errors.

Referring to Taremi's participation, Mendilibar emphasized the player's importance in the match, saying that he helped significantly, although he is not yet in his best physical condition.

Regarding whether the defeat by Barcelona affected the team, Mendilibar stated that Olympiacos is a stubborn team and knows how to react to such situations. He also mentioned that the visit to the Museum helped the team's psychology, recalling past successes.

Regarding tactics, Mendilibar explained that the initial idea was 4-2-3-1, but it looked like 4-4-2, with Taremi playing further back. He also commented on Costinha's performance, emphasizing his contribution to the team.

Finally, Mendilibar expressed his desire to improve the team's defensive function, saying that he does not like to take risks in defense and prefers to play in the opponent's area.