Absences confirmed for Olympiacos
Olympiacos will have two absences in the friendly match against Red Star at 21:00 on SKAI as part of the Neofytos Chandriotis tournament in Cyprus. The players missing are Tyler Dorsey and Kostas Papanikolaou. The team travels without its captain and the Greek-American guard for this second summer meeting between the sides.
Papanikolaou the captain continues to be troubled by the knee problem with the discomfort not having subsided. He will therefore not take part in the game and remains sidelined while the issue persists.
Dorsey rested for the match
Dorsey was left out for reasons of rest. He will watch the match together with George Papas and Giorgos Bournelis. The decision allows the guard additional recovery time ahead of the remaining preparation fixtures.
This is the second friendly between the two teams this summer. Olympiacos won the first one 87-77 at the IBT tournament in Crete last Sunday 6 September. The result gave the Greek champions an early edge in the series of pre-season encounters.
Next fixture for Olympiacos
On Sunday 13 September at 18:00 the team of Georgios Bartzokas will face Maccabi Tel Aviv. The squad continues its preparation programme ahead of the new season with this additional friendly in the schedule. The match completes the immediate run of games against strong European opponents.
Frequently asked questions
Why are Dorsey and Papanikolaou not playing against Red Star?
Papanikolaou is managing persistent knee discomfort that has not gone away. Dorsey was given rest and will watch from the stands.
When is the Olympiacos vs Red Star friendly?
The match takes place on 11 September 2026 at 21:00 local time in Cyprus for the Neofytos Chandriotis tournament.
What was the result of the first meeting this summer?
Olympiacos defeated Red Star 87-77 in Crete on 6 September.
Who is Olympiacos next opponent?
The team plays Maccabi Tel Aviv on 13 September at 18:00.
