The title of the favorite was given with … pleasure in Greece for Sunday’s knockout against Israel by Itai Sagev. Shortly after He envisioned a surprise on Sunday and sang … Live Nikos Vertisthe 30 -year -old center fired the Greek team, talked about the unstoppable Giannis Antetokounbos But also the other dangers of the Greek team, and also referred to the messages that his coach sends to Hapoel Tel Aviv, Dimitris Itoudis.
In detail, Itai Sagev spoke:
-For the treatment of Yiannis Antetokounbos: “It’s a mission that the whole world is trying to find an answer. We are not different. It will all start with our aggression, our teamwork, because it’s not a player’s job, it’s a teamwork. We know that besides John, Greece has many very high level players. So it will definitely need a team effort. ”
-What is the main issue for Israel against Greece: “Greece is one of the most aggressive teams in the tournament, if not the most aggressive. We have to scratch this aggression or become more aggressive. I think they have the pressure, they are one of the top teams in Eurobasket, we are something like the surprise of the tournament. I believe they have the pressure, but we have fantastic fans who come with us and will give us a great boost. This is our mission. ”
-If he has spoken with his coach at Hapoel Tel Aviv, Dimitris Itoudi: “We haven’t talked about this game yet. He just sends congratulations after each victory. Maybe I ask him for a few tips (laughs). ”
-For his team’s reaction after bad defeat by Slovenia: “We showed after a bad defeat by Poland that we reacted immediately and won the next day one of the best teams in the competition, France. I believe that this is life in this tournament. Don’t let a victory get your minds and get no defeat. This is what the coach is constantly telling us, this is our motto. We know that in such tournaments you should never give up and bend your head, you have to look forward and believe in yourself. ”
-To the effect of Avdiya: “His presence is fantastic. First he is an amazing kid and then he is a really good player who makes a great tournament. He is one of the best players in Eurobasket and his presence on the parquet lures the team, helps other players to have free shoots, helps the Scrin attack and is always available. It has a huge impact on our game in a positive way and I look forward to seeing what it has to present on Sunday. “
Source: Sport Fm
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