Despite the departures of important players last summer, but also the many injuries during the season, o Olympic retained its DNA and character, thanks to George Bartzokasas stated by Giannoulis Larentzakis to News Bulletin 247ahead of the semi-final with Real Madrid (24/5, 22:00).
In detail what Giannoulis Larentzakis said to News Bulletin 247 and Nikos Zervas:
About his new shoes (including those that look like they have cobra skin): “It’s a gift from a friend, thank you very much. I hope they are lucky too».
On whether it is the third and… dangerous for Olympiakos in the Final Four: “I don’t like these expressions. We have come with great determination, enough experience and we want to succeed this time».
Where does his team find determination: “The team comes first. Some players will stay, some will leave, but the important thing is that the team does not change its DNA and character. Olympiacos has achieved this to a large extent. This is a success of the coach and we want to have our plan and our principles tomorrow».
For the “keys” of the semi-final: “To control the pace of the game, to control some players and to keep our mind and our energy focused on defense and play with contacts, as we have learned all year».
On whether this match is like any other: “It’s not a race like all the others. The routines are the same, but there is an eagerness to start the match and play to give it our all».
Source: Sport Fm
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