Volos – Lamia

Greece - Super League, Round 1

Volos N.P.S., the premier provincial team in the Super League in recent years, is embarking on the new Championship with a formidable goal: to replicate their achievements from the previous year. They secured a coveted position in the top 6 of the play-offs, trailing only behind the "Big 5". Naturally, their primary objective is to maintain this status, a pursuit that should be achievable with consistent performance. The accomplished coach, Bratsos, remains at the helm, enjoying unwavering support from the Beu management.

Notable changes have been made to the team's roster, with the inclusion of noteworthy newcomers such as Engin (ME, from Kasimpasa), Truige (ME, on loan from Panathinaikos), Mraz (E, from Spezia), Kruzliak (A, from Dunajska Streda), Myga (A, from Ionian), Glavcits (M, from Khimki), Siabani (T, from Aris), and Kostic (T, from Paralimni). Notable departures include Ozegovic (E, to Kifissia), Kleiman (T, to PAS Ioannina), and Escoval (A, to Vizela). The team has also expressed interest in the 26-year-old Spaniard, Cajarga (ME, from Radomiak), as they seek additional attacking options.

In the 2nd matchday, Volos N.P.S. faces an away match against Panathinaikos, followed by a home game against AEK. This schedule presents a formidable challenge.

Shifting to competition-related news: Volos enters the opening match with two significant absences, as newcomers Mygas (A) and Engin (ME) will be unavailable. Mygas, the Greek full-back, is expected to miss the next 2.5 months due to an ankle ligament tear. Similarly, the Turkish-German winger, Engin, is sidelined with an injury. On the left wing, where Engin would typically play, the left-footed Deletic (ME) is expected to step in, while Argentinian Koba (ME), acquired from Gimnasia Esgrima La Plata, is likely to cover the right flank.