Petrusev on sport-fm.gr: “Whoever wins our semi-final has the advantage”

Olympiacos is ready to start its attempt at Berlin Final Fourhaving in front of him the big semi-final with Real Madrid (24/05, 22:00).

The emissary of sport-fm.gr, Nikos Zervaswas at the training of the “red and whites” and talked with Philip Petrushevwho referred to the match-up with the Madrilenians, his world Olympiakoubut also for what he expects to happen during this great three days.

In detail what he said:

For Olympiakos’ progress to the Final Four: “We know we deserve to be here, we worked hard and despite the ups and downs at the end of the regular season we showed character and played better. We know we will need to be even more improved and work even harder to get the trophy, and that is exactly what we will do.”

On whether he was dreaming of this moment when he came from the NBA: “I certainly hoped so. When I came to Olympiakos I knew that they are a great team with a great mentality, that every year is in the playoffs and fights for the Final Four. Now that we are here, there are two steps left and we have to enjoy them and try to succeed.”

For the match-up with Real Madrid’s elite: “We have a lot of depth in the ‘4’ and ‘5’ positions, so we have the bodies to compete with Real. Everything will be judged by the details, the toughness and the combativeness, which have been our characteristics throughout the season.”

For the support of 5 thousand Olympiakos friends: “This is what I remember from Belgrade, in my first Final Four in 2021, the field was all “red”. I hope it will be the same tomorrow and I’m looking forward to it.”

On whether he would like a final with Panathinaikos: “We are not interested. I think whoever wins our semi-final has the edge, but it’s the Final Four, one game can decide everything, so we’ll go step by step and fight until the end.”