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 navigate this critical fixture without veteran guard Cory Joseph. The experienced playmaker was a healthy scratch, similar to Giannoulis Larentzakis and Omiros Netzipoglou. While long-term absentee Keenan Evans (Achilles) remains sidelined, there is a major silver lining on the horizon in Moustapha Fall. Though ruled out for Tuesday’s contest, the dominant French center has been cleared for full practice following a lengthy knee injury. His return to the active roster is now considered imminent, providing a psychological boost for the Greek giants.
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.