THE Vasilis Spanoulis appeared satisfied with the work done in the training sessions of the National team since the beginning of the week for tomorrow’s match with Czech republic at the Peace and Friendship Stadium (21:00) for the EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers.
“It is the first game for the National team with its new constitution. The guys have been working very well for the last 2-3 days, I think we are at a very satisfactory point for what we are asking for in such a short period of time. The Czech Republic is a very good team, they know what they want on the pitch, their players have been together for many years. They have a very good playmaker, a good 5, good shooters… We have prepared well and I think we will be ready for what we want to do“, emphasized the federal coach.
Regarding the two main elements he wants to see and sees in the Greek team, he emphasized:Attitude and self-sacrifice. The children have shown how much they want to play in the National team and how ready they are to sacrifice themselves, their playing time or their fatigue for the good of the team».
Referring to Thomas Satoranskyleader of the Czech Republic, said:He is a player who feels very good in the National team all these years. Maybe he plays there with a different mentality and confidence than his teams. He’s their main creator and a player that we definitely need to do a good job on and limit.».
Finally, when asked whether Thomas Walkup or Naz Mitrou-Long will be available from the naturalized players in Friday’s match, he answered: “We will go with Thomas tomorrow».
Source: Sport Fm
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