Mendiliber: “I wish to stay at Olympiakos as long as Bartzokas”

THE Jose Luis Mendilibar he spoke ahead of Olympiakos’ match against his opponent PAOK on Sunday (12/05, 20:00).

The Basque coach naturally referred to the huge success of the team which reached its final Conference League, but also in the Dicephalus of the North. In addition, he commented on the photo that was released with him George Bartzokas saying that he wants to stay in Piraeus, as does the Olympiacos basketball coach.

His statements:

To switch from Europe to Greece:

“For sure there will be fatigue because our players ran a lot! We can’t do much with those who played against Aston Villa either on Friday or on Saturday. The good psychology that the victory gave us will help us a lot! We’ll see what happens on Sunday.”

For the possible changes:

“We will need to make changes, because some people finished the match with problems. We will also wait for today (i.e. Friday), but there will definitely be changes”.

For the 3/3 challenge in the league:

“3/3 is a great challenge! If we win all three matches we will be champions. This was our goal and we hoped to reach this state. We play the first match against PAOK. Everything will be decided there. If PAOK wins all three games, they will win the title. We will fight to see who is the best.”

For the virtues of PAOK:

“I have met PAOK twice and the second time, at our home, made it quite difficult for us. This is an excellent set, which is never delivered. They give everything until the last minute and so should we. To win we will need quality and concentration.”

For the viral photo with Giorgos Bartzokas:

“I didn’t know this photo was released! I am very happy that Olympiacos is participating in the Euroleague Final Four against Real Madrid. As we will claim a European trophy. Bartzokas and I are happy and proud.

The truth is that when I saw the basketball team up close we didn’t beat Barcelona, ​​but then they had the power and ability to turn the series around. He is an experienced coach with a rich tenure at Olympiakos, I have been here for a few months. I wish to stay at Olympiakos, as much as Bartzokas”.