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After playing in the second round against the leaders and outsiders of the Euroleague, Kaunas “Žalgiris” (11/9) got his first direct opponent – Piraeus “Olympiacos” (11/9).
The team’s first meeting in the season opener also promises a good fight, when “Žalgiris” won 68:67 on the distance after Rokas Jokubaitis pitched.
Kaunas Club Head Coach Martinui Schilleriui It was a debut in the Euroleague and the Austrians can boast that the first pancake did not reach them, beating the experienced stuntman Georgios Bartzok.
Before the match in Kaunas, the “Žalgiris” strategist reviewed Marek Blaževičius’ coronavirus infection announced on Wednesday and the team’s overall situation.
“Tomorrow’s opponent is statistically very aggressive, he often goes to the penalty line, blocking shots. They have a key player, Costa Slouk, who has been playing very well in recent weeks. However, their lineup is quite couple, with many players capable of shooting in one match or another. We are in the same situation at the tournament table, we want not only to add an additional victory, but also to leave the opponent behind, so the match will be important “, he said the strategist.
– What is the situation of COVID-19 in the team?
– As we announced yesterday, Marekas Blaževičius got sick, has various symptoms, is isolated from the team, is well cared for and is doing well. Additional tests were carried out today for both him and the whole team, we will receive the results yesterday at the last minute and announce everything immediately.
– Has it affected training?
– Of course, we are missing Marek, he is an important factor. Marius, like Karolis, was withdrawn from training yesterday because he had contact with Marek. Your tests were negative, but we tried to be as careful as possible. We don’t want to risk dropping four players at once, as that would make the situation worse. Both Marius and Karolis are already training today after the negative tests and should compete.
– How did Marius Grigonis come back after the cold?
– Everything is pretty good, the doctors confirmed, I was ready to train both yesterday and today.
– Is there an exact date for the return of Patricio Garino and Steve Vasturia?
– Both men work very hard and have taken the next step of rehabilitation, training in the field. Steve is expected to return in February, Patrick’s situation is a bit more complicated and we don’t have a clear deadline.
– What does your guest assistant Arne Woltmann bring to the team?
– There are many reasons for this. First of all, he is a high-level professional strategist and I know him well. You can train and develop players, which is beneficial. Arne integrates perfectly with the team and is very loyal, so he quickly gains the trust of the players. Your personality and some traits are perhaps even more important than some qualities of the job. I know this may sound strange, but it’s true.
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