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Kaunas “Žalgiris will once again try to break the Euroleague slump and come out of five defeats in a row.
The opponent is special this time – Barcelona “Barcelona” coached by Šarūnas Jasikevičius. The Catalans have invaded the top of the Euroleague table in a series of seven defeats, where they still share the position with CSKA Moscow.
Barcelona’s reputation has only fluctuated recently, with Vilerban’s ASVEL defeated in the Euroleague and Spain’s Valencia failing in the Spanish championship.
Strategist for “Žalgiris” Martin Schiller Before the game he highlighted key aspects both in his own field and in that of the rivals.
“In the game against Barcelona, the main criterion will be to keep the ball. Opponents will be aggressive and attack the ball, so keeping it will be an important aspect. A great challenge in defense will be the rival game back to the basket. “Mirotičius, Calathes is the main head in the attack, we are waiting for this challenge,” said the strategist.
– What has been distinguished in defense lately in training?
– We emphasize the basics, one-on-one defense, but not too much, finding balance by stopping opponents’ triples.
– How many breaks did you need this weekend? How many days off did the players have and did you manage to stay away from basketball for a short time?
– They are necessary for everyone who plays a lot of high-level matches. The most important thing is that physically the players recovered. Basketball players were given a weekend off and I managed to break away from basketball, and this is not a common phenomenon during the season. It is important.
– You had a complicated schedule in November, is Barcelona the strongest competitor so far?
– On paper and at the tournament table, this can really pay off, especially at this stage of the season.
– You will meet Šarūnas Jasikevičius, will it be a special challenge and how important will a game without fans be here?
– Yes, it will be a serious challenge, but not because Jasikevičius is the former coach of this team. He is simply an experienced and first-rate professional.
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