Sakota: “I went all over the world, it was not a difficult decision to go back to AEK”

AEK defeated Prometheus in Patras 60-56 For the sixth and final racing of the BCL’s ’16’ and celebrated the second phase of the competition.

THE Dragan Sakota He spoke at the press conference and commented on his team’s victory, and talked about the next phase and his decision to take the yellow.

In detail:

For the bad image in the first three periods and the change of momentum in the last quarter: “First of all, I believe that the situation in which Prometheus was, they played very smart, they were waiting for our mistakes. We didn’t do anything in the defense. We were honored many times with penetrations, with easy passes in the corner. They also controlled the rebounds. We had 3 assists in the first half. It’s not that we didn’t want to play. We know that it wasn’t great, but no one wants to lose. The match was like we were asleep. We waited for the momentum to get close to the score. As soon as we were given the opportunity we got it. We had an advantage, because we had a lot of fans who helped us and played a key role in the energy we had in the finale. ”



For the injured and the next phase: “We have 2 injured and 1 sick. There were 3 children. It is not easy to beat twice within one group. We are going step by step, we will wait to see the draw. We know they are 3 groups possible. We don’t have to push players to do something if they can’t. We need to find a way to relax and if we give 100%. We are not a perfect team. We are not proud of how we played today. Theoretically a better team will make it difficult for us. We have to be optimistic, believe, but be realistic. “

For what was special and made him go back to AEK: “We were talking about it. I was thinking of finishing my career in the team I gave the most. I went all over the world to 52 years as the first coach. I can’t say I’m tired, but it’s too much. I would like to see new coaches come forward. To finish in AEK, I find it normal. It’s the 4th time and everyone was essentially successful. It’s my city, they love me, they don’t push me. The decision to go back was not difficult »