Kalaitzakis: “We’re holding a half-time from the match with Monaco – Let’s get the victory against the Reds”

Recording of what went wrong in the game with Monaco and the victory that should be taken by Panathinaikos in the home match against Red Star, the “clover” guard stated in his statements, George Kalaitzakis.

“It’s a very difficult week for us. In Monaco we played a particularly tough game. We have a first half where we were quite competitive. In defense and attack we did what the coach had told us. At the end of the third and fourth period we had a blackout again. I hope we present ourselves more ready in the next game against Red Star who only wants victories and plays with a knife in their teeth. We want to look competitive, I hope we can be rested, give 100% and get the win at home».

Regarding the absences of Gudaitis and Agravanis in the last matches and of Walters in the match against AS Monaco, he said:Unfortunately, these things happen in sports. We have three important players out due to injuries. You must be ready to respond to any condition. We play with small ball in the last matches in the Euroleague. When we lose a player, the rest must step up and give everything they can. I tell you the truth that everyone tries to give 100%. There is hard work in training, there is a nice atmosphere. We want to show up tomorrow ready to be competitive».

Asked if it was a challenge for him to mark players like Campazo, Vildoza and Nedovic, he said: “I like to mark the opposition’s best players. I have a lot of confidence in myself defensively. I like to take responsibility, to be in front of them. It is definitely more difficult against shorter players but as I said before I believe in myself and give 100%».

Edited by: Christos Lois