The leader of the national team, Kostas Papanikolaouhe referred to the next challenge against Spain, stressing that there is no reason for over -analyzing after the defeat.
“It’s time to look ahead. We saw what we had to see, we understood several things, but now it’s time to think about the next game. “he said.
He also stood in the respect required against the Spaniards, noting that ‘It’s a school with countless successes’ And he made it clear that the goal of the National is to win the first place in the group.
Finally, he stressed that after several treatments and … several pills, he wants to believe that he will be well in the game with “Rocha Far”.
In detail what he said:
To conclude the defeat against Bosnia: “It’s time to look ahead. To over -analyzing what did not go well in a defeat does not make sense. We saw what we had to see, we understood a lot of things, most are obvious. Certainly lost rebounds is an important factor, but now it’s time to look at the next game. ”
For the prehistory of the two groups: “It’s a trap to see the game differently than you need. It’s a first -place game and that says it all. Regardless of prehistory or anything. We want to win to be first, there are no revenge games here, nothing. They are two teams that will fight for the victory. ”
For the conclusions they have drawn on Spain so far: “Spain is a new team in relation to what we are used to seeing in terms of names. Spanish basketball does not cease to be a school with countless successes, they are the trophy holders from the previous Eurobasket so you can’t delete it. You have to approach it with the required respect, no more, no less. We have to look to be the best version of ourselves and win for the first place. ”
For the physical condition after his injury: “I would like to publicly thank the whole medical team, both the doctor and the physiotherapists. We’ve done a lot of treatments since last night, several pills … Slowly, I want to think I’ll be good tomorrow. ”
For things that most bother the national team: “I will not go into the process of playing this game and commenting on catastrophe, because we can only go out. There is no meaning. From the first day I said that we are here to represent all of Greece, not 5, 10, 20, million, those who believe in us and so many who may not believe. We wear the Greek flag on the chest and that marks something. We didn’t come here for Kostas, John, Dinos, Giannoulis, I don’t know who. Twelve players have come to represent Greece. There everything ends. ”
For who is moving in front of a tournament: “The team that continues to evolve into a tournament and minimize its weaknesses is the one that has the chances of moving on to the tournament. Beyond that, there are other factors that can judge a game. It can be a day, a phase that can change the momentum … “.
About how he sees Spain as an opponent: “When you play with your back on the wall it can have two sides. You may have more pressure or you may be more decisive. The Spanish school has had great achievements in previous years and you can’t expect anything less because they have new players. They also have some experienced, players who won Eurobasket. We will face the game with a strong opponent against us and fight for victory. “
Source: Sport Fm
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