Statements during Olympiakos’ departure for Spain, where they will face Barcelona for the Euroleague playoffs, were made by Thomas Walkup.
The guard of the “red and whites” emphasized that he feels good, despite the problems in the back that have troubled him in recent days, while he also expressed his opinion on what will be the key for his team against the “blaugrana”.
In detail, what he said:
About how he feels after the discomfort he felt in the lower back in the penultimate training session: “Fantastic. I’ve been doing therapy for the last few days and I’m feeling good. I feel fresh.”
On the Barcelona series and what will be the key: »Our defense must be good. Let’s not let them run. They are a talented team, they know how to play, they have been together for years. If we do that, then we will have taken a step in the right direction.”
For the absence of Papanikolaou: “It is important. He is our leader. It’s important, some guys should come forward. But this is what we do as a team. There is no other choice. He will be with us soon, but for now we have to fill his void.”
On whether the fact that Barcelona defeated Olympiakos in the two matches of the regular season means anything: No, it doesn’t mean anything. It’s a new season, everything starts from 0-0 and the team that reaches 3 wins first will qualify. It doesn’t mean anything. We saw video, we learned from it and we’re starting from scratch.”
Source: Sport Fm
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