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On February 13-14, Kaunas Žalgiris basketball players will try to defend the Citadele King Mindaugas Cup (KMT) won in Klaipėda last year at Panevėžys Arena.
In the semi-finals on Saturday February 13, Kaunas will have a duel with the Klaipėda “Neptūnas” team. In the next semi-final, Utena Juventus and Panevėžys Lietkabelis will compete for their place in the final.
Žalgiris TV interviewed the team’s head coach before the upcoming KMT final four Martiną Schillerį.
“Our main objective is to prepare for the duel with Neptune. We have two training sessions for this match, and after good training sessions and matches with” Milk Stars “we had a day off. Physically we should be a little rested, and psychologically and tactfully we are preparing for the semifinal duel. Routine preparation is carried out, as with all opponents. We prepare for individual players, their style of play and prepare for both defense and attack, “said the strategist.
Schiller admitted that before the fights for the first trophy of the season he feels a little pressure, although he already has experience in this type of tournament.
“You feel the pressure. I would say it would be strange if it were otherwise. This is cup four final, and so far I have participated in four. It is always a great experience and a great challenge with the possibility of winning trophies. First of all, four good teams come to Panevėžys. Second, there is a chance to win trophies. Together these things make the fight special. In Germany and the G League, the fight for the cup was unique and I hope it will be the same in Lithuania ”, the Žalgiris helmsman expected.
Kaunas boss The manager also spoke about Artūrs Milaknis and Joffrey Lauvergne, who were unable to help the team a little earlier due to injuries.
“We hope they can compete. We see them every day, we have to watch them in training. Still, I am quite optimistic”, – M. Schiller evaluated the possibilities of his students to compete.
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