Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis visits Olympiacos star in hospital after horror leg break

Evangelos Marinakis has paid a visit to his star striker, Ayoub El Kaabi, in hospital after the Olympiacos player suffered a brutal leg break during his side’s Greek Super League match on Saturday.El Kaabi, who collected the Golden Boot in the Greek top flight last season, was hospitalised after suffering the potentially career-ending injury against Volos.The 33-year-old Morocco international had been charging towards the opposition goal at the end of the first half when Volos goalkeeper Marios Siampanis blocked his path and threw himself in front of the striker, catching him on the leg.The floored El Kaabi raised his arm to signal to the bench that he needed urgent medical attention, while his agonised screams echoed around the stadium before he was stretchered off. Siampanis was seen covering his face with his gloves.Nottingham Forest owner and Olympiacos president Marinakis showed his support for El Kaabi, posting a picture on social media by his bedside.He captioned the post: ‘Ayoub, wishing you a strong recovery and all the strength in the world! Nottingham Forest owner and Olympiacos president Marinakis showed his support for El Kaabi, posting a picture on social media by his bedside El Kaabi, who collected the Golden Boot in the Greek top flight last season, was hospitalised after suffering the potentially career-ending injury on the weekend’You are strong, you are a winner, and I am certain that you will overcome this challenge as well. The surgery went very well, and now the most important thing is your recovery, so that you can come back even stronger.’I want you to know that the entire Olympiacos family is by your side. We will make sure you have the very best care at every stage of your recovery, and we will be there for anything you may need.’And one more thing: we want you to know that you are, and will always remain, a member of our family for as long as you want. Forever.’Stay strong and positive. Everything will be fine, and soon you will be back with us, stronger and always a winner!’According to his own account, El Kaabi has already undergone surgery on his broken leg. On Instagram, he wrote: ‘The procedure performed by our Olympiacos team doctor was successful. I thank our president, the coach, the players, and the support staff for their support.’It means a great deal to me. Thanks also to our amazing Olympiacos fans for every message and every prayer. I could feel your love even from afar and am truly grateful for this blessing. God willing, I will return stronger.’Record 48-time champions Olympiacos are looking to reclaim their crown this season after losing the title to AEK Athens last term.They are currently third in the league after the opening three matches, two points behind leaders Panetolikos.