By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
As the 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season moves to Round 33, Olympiacos heads to the Roig Arena this Tuesday for a clash against Valencia. With both teams locked in a battle for home-court advantage in the Playoffs 2026, the Reds have confirmed 13 players as available.
Head coach Giorgos Bartzokas will be forced to navigate this critical fixture without veteran guard Cory Joseph. The experienced playmaker remains sidelined, creating a significant void in the team’s defensive perimeter and secondary ball-handling. This absence is compounded by the unavailability of Giannoulis Larentzakis and Omiros Netzipoglou.
Meanwhile, there is a glimmer of hope as Moustapha Fall is nearing a possible return to action. While he has been ruled out for this specific contest, recovery from a long-term knee injury is complete, suggesting his reintegration into the active roster is imminent. However, Keenan Evans (Achilles) will remain sidelined.
The Taronges are facing their own personnel crisis. Valencia boss Pedro Martínez awaits further updates on the fitness of star guard Jean Montero, who is dealing with a hand injury that forced him to sit out Sunday’s win over Coviran Granada in Round 23 of Spain’s Liga Endesa Regular Season. Furthermore, the hosts will definitely be without Kameron Taylor (leg) and Xabi López-Arostegui (hamstring).
Currently sitting second with a 22-11 record, Olympiacos can take a definitive step toward a top-four finish with a victory. However, a resilient Valencia side at 20-12 knows that a win at home would see them pull level in the loss column, keeping the race for the 2026 EuroLeague Final Four Athens presented by Etihad wide open.
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