Olympiacos coach Jose Luis Mendilibar is eager to include Portuguese midfielder Daniel Pontus in the starting lineup for the upcoming match against AEK. Pontus recently featured for about 30 minutes against PAOK, posing a constant threat to their defense. However, he had to leave the field early due to an accidental collision with Bruno. Despite this, he appears fit and ready to start in the crucial match.

Mendilibar is considering using Pontus in the left midfield position, where he has shown better movement and positioning compared to his teammate Zelso. Rondon is expected to play on one side of the midfield line, while the other side will be contested between Zelso and Pontus. Given Pontus's recent form, it is likely he will start over Zelso.

After the recent comments from Mendilibar following the match against Panathinaikos, where he expressed a preference for a dual Portuguese midfield, it seems likely that Pontus will get the nod. This strategic decision aims to maximize the team's offensive capabilities and ensure a strong performance against AEK.

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