Saviola warns United over Greek test

February 24, 2025
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Olympiacos hope former Barcelona star Javier Saviola recovers from a thigh strain to fire them past Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Piraeus is going to be hotter than usual as the Greek champions vow to go for goals in the last-16 first-leg tie, but they will have to do so without the services of striker Marko Scepovic, who scored a superb hat-trick in their 4-0 rout of OFI over the weekend.

And Saviola, 32, is presently rated at only 50/50 to carry the load, but has warned United they will be making a huge mistake if they do underestimate the quality of the Greek league.

The forward said: "We can qualify because we are a competitive team that has already had great results in the Greek league and European competition. We have a great desire to get past United."

The Red Devils, meanwhile, are expected to be at near full strength, but will monitor defender Rio Ferdinand over the next 24 hours, having seen him safely come through the weekend win at Crystal Palace.

Old Trafford boss David Moyes is adamant his side will be positive, adding: "We have to go and try and beat Olympiacos over two legs and that will be no mean feat.

"They are the best team in Greece and a lot of their players will be going to the World Cup in the Greek squad."


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