Bartzokas: “We will have serious chances with Real if we stick to the plan and are a little lucky”

Optimistic for his chances of qualifying Olympiakou in the final of the Euroleague appeared o George Bartzokas.

On departure for the Berlin the Greek technician declared sure that if the “red and white” stay in their plan they can overcome her obstacle Real.

However, he insisted on the need to help them as well luckrecalling how important a role he played in the team’s two previous appearances in Final-4.

What Bartzokas said in detail

On his Final Four expectations: “Luck always plays an important role, games are often decided in the details, in a decision, in a lucky moment that always plays a role in life in general. So let’s hope we are a bit luckier, because in the previous two Final Fours we had the misfortune of losing in the last stage.

I think we have taken a professional approach, the whole team. Based on the experience of most players now, we know that you don’t have to do anything special. The routine of the players and the team in general is very important not to be disturbed. Our first concern is to be in our routine. The daily life of the team must remain as intact as possible.”

On whether it is the most difficult semifinal of Olympiakos in the last three years: “No, because every semi-final has a lot of pressure, the criticality is great, the importance of the match is great. If we mean the potential of Real, I agree that they are a very difficult opponent and a very good team, based on their name, but also on their course this year. We are last year’s two finalists. We will be seriously lucky to win if we stick to the plan and are a bit lucky.”

For Olympiakos fans: “A big thank you to our fans who always believed in us. They believe in the work our team does as a whole. We have proven that beyond professionalism, we also play for the Olympiakos jersey, we play for our club and team. People recognize this and support us everywhere. We are grateful. In any case, Olympiacos means that, wherever you play, you have warm support”.