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Austrian Small Business Says COVID-19 Pandemic Equalized Playing Field for PBA Teams
Olmin Leyba (Philstar.com) – September 20, 2020 – 3:27 pm
MANILA, Philippines – San Miguel Beer coach Leo Austria sees a nearly level field as the PBA Philippine Cup bubble resume at Clark.
“What happened during this pandemic, for me, is that things became even,” Austria told STAR.
“Each team has a chance considering that we resume preparations at the same time, we will enter the bubble together and begin skirmishes simultaneously. So no one has the upper hand, “he added.
The Beermen, who are looking for six mobs, will carry a leading 1-0 card to the Eye Bubble tournament thanks to their 94-78 loss to Magnolia in the only complete game before the game’s suspension last March.
“If we could keep the way we performed in our first game, I think we will have a good chance. But it will definitely be a tough challenge, ”Austria said.
San Miguel will be missing a major weapon in MVP June Mar Fajardo, who is still recovering from the shin injury he sustained last February.
“He won’t be able to play any more this season,” said Austria of Fajardo, who will not join the 25 SMB delegation in the bubble and will simply continue his rehabilitation in Manila.
“Your recovery program is on the right track. She already walks without crutches and is doing aquatic therapy, ”added Austria, who expects the Cebuano slot to be licensed for full practice in January.
Like the rest of the PBA community, Austria said the brewers hope to get back into action under strict health protocols.
“The players are very excited to return to the PBA,” said the multi-title coach. “There is some concern about the short preparation period, but they will do their best to defend our crown.”
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