For the goal – initially – to defeat the Fenerbahce and reach the top with him Panathinaikos spoke o Ergin Ataman.
In his statements before the departure of the “trefoil” for Berlin, the Turkish coach focused on the success of the return to the final four, the state of the Sluka and Juancho Hernangometbut also the presence of Francis Albertis to the mission.
In detail, what Ataman mentioned:
“We have worked hard all season to be in the Final-4 and we succeeded. Now it’s the semi-final, we have two games to go, but of course the team is thinking about the first game. For Panathinaikos it is a great success after 12 years to be in the 4 best teams in Europe. Panathinaikos has played a lot of Final-4s, but in recent years it has not been successful. The fans of the club are enjoying the new era of the team. I am happy for the new era of the team, we are in the Final-4, it is a great event. Of course it will be fantastic to play in the final and fight for the title. We’ll see».
For the last time he was in the Final-4 and won the title: “All the teams that will compete in Berlin will try to win, but first we will have to get past Fener, who are a very good team, have a respected coach, had very good results in the competition, so it will be a difficult game».
On last year’s team standings and whether they aim to win the trophy: “No. I have many trophies in my career, two Euroleagues, Eurocup, the Saporta Cup, I have won everything, but I am in a new team, I am happy to be part of Panathinaikos, I love their fans, we will fight for the trophy».
On the situation of Sluka and Huatso: “Slukas and Juancho trained both yesterday and today and I hope they will be ready on Friday».
For the match against Fenerbahçe: “I have faced Fener several times in Turkey, in semi-finals to finals, but the team has changed since then, as has the coach and of course it will be a difficult game, they are a very good team. We also don’t know how many fans each team will have in Berlin, we’ll find out tomorrow. Fenerbahce is an experienced team in Final-4, but I want us to win and reach the top».
On the presence of Albertis in the “green” mission to Berlin: “I have known Albertis for several years, I have seen his games with Panathinaikos, while I also remember him as a coach, I have faced him with Galatasaray, I have immense respect for those people who have contributed to Panathinaikos».
Source: Sport Fm
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