Banki: “Olympiacos is in excellent shape – They play team and defensively consistent basketball worthy of a title team”

In the best words about his racing profile Olympiakoubut also the excellent form in which Giorgos Bartzokas’ team is currently in, spoke of Luca Banki.

Ahead of tomorrow’s (07/03, 22:00) match Virtus Bologna with the “red and whites” in the SEF for the 28th matchday of the Euroleague, the Italian coach focused on the virtues of Piraeus, but also on “hot” atmosphere which the Italians will have to face.

“We are on the eve of a cycle of very important and very difficult battles that we should face with concentration and responsibility, with the awareness that today we are fighting for very important goals. That’s why we should bring all the energy, enthusiasm and confidence that we have won this stage with effort and dedication to the pitch. Olympiacos, who were finalists in the competition, are going through an excellent period of form, playing a team basketball and with a defensive consistency worthy of a team that aspires to the title. We will play in a very hot environment, but the quality of the opponents and the conditions on the pitch should be the trigger for an aggressive and decisive game.” he said characteristically.

On his part, Mr Alessandro Paiolafocused on the difficulties that Virtus will face in the SEF, but also on the fact that the team’s recent defeat in the Italian league worked beneficially for them, since they had time to think about their mistakes.

“We have a very difficult game ahead of us on a really difficult pitch and against a very strong team who have been built to win the title and who have proven to do well in recent seasons. Tough match but we come prepared for it. After the defeat in Sassari we had the opportunity to think about our mistakes, we are ready to go out on the field and play a good match”.