Bartzokas: “Winning first place is now our goal”

THE Olympic traveled on Wednesday afternoon to Belgrade, where tomorrow (06/05, 20:00) he will face the Red Star in the framework of the 33rd matchday of the Euroleague.

Speaking to journalists, the “red and white” coach, George Bartzokasemphasized that now the goal of Olympiakos is taking first place during the normal duration of the event, while mentioning that despite the fact that the Serbs were left out of the playoffs, a difficult match.

In addition, he also spoke about the presence of Kostas Sloukas and his playing condition after his injury.

Giorgos Bartzokas’ statements in detail:

For the first place of the regular season: “Since we have achieved the previous goals, winning first place is now the goal. We would like to finish first. We have to make it a win in the last two games, which is possible. We can do it.”

On whether the fact that they have no hopes of qualifying makes Red Star indifferent: “I expect nothing less than a difficult game. The Euroleague is such a competition that no one is relaxed and no one plays without interest and motivation. It will certainly be a difficult match. We will have to work hard if we want to win there.”

On whether the last matches in the Euroleague are a good opportunity for Kostas Sloukas to find a rhythm: “These games with the gravity, the importance they have, but also the quality of the opponent are not games for these kinds of experiments. The Greek league could be said that yes, it lends itself to such a thing. However, Kostas will play the time he needs based on the schedule we have all made together. I believe that little by little, because he has been training better lately, he will be at a good level when he needs to be.”