Pesic: “Bogdanovic was sick and Milutinov was injured”

He went down in the worst conditions Serbia in the World Cup final against Germanyas stated by Svetislav Pesic.

The federal technician revealed that the Nikola Milutinov competed at his own risk, as he picked up a muscle injury in the match against Canada, while at the same time Bogdan Bogdanovic suffered from a virus on the eve of the final.

His center Olympiakou played for 19:46”, having only 2 points on 0/4 shooting, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, while the guard of Hawks played for 30:57”, having 17 points (of which 15 points in the first half), 3 rebounds and 5 assists.

“Before the game we didn’t know if we would have Milutinov as he picked up a muscle problem from the match against Canada. The medical staff did everything they could, but they only had 48 hours to prepare him. It was very difficult. Milutinov played at his own risk. At the beginning of the match we lost a very important player, which is Dobrich. Our plan is not the same without him. Bogdanovic was sick and we also didn’t know if he would be able to fight him… I have never faced so many problems in my life. It is a reality, but in no way do I want to say that Germany did not deserve to win! I am very proud of my players“, were the words of the experienced coach.