Virtus Bologna unstoppable, Sergio Scariolo praises his people
Virtus Segafredo Bologna – Happy Casa Brindisi 98-68
Just 48 hours ago Virtus engaged in a very tough battle against Anadolu Efes, the reigning European champion team. Despite the efforts , the virtussina lineup had come out of the confrontation with the big one, but if anyone had thought that this would have repercussions on the championship, he was very wrong. In fact, in the presence of Happy Casa Brindisi, the ‘Vu Nere’ put on a solid contest that left no way out for the Apulians. The 30-point gap in the final score is in that sense eloquent.
“I’m happy with the attitude, it wasn’t a given that after four games in seven days we were all willing to give 100 percent and work together on defense,” began Felsina coach Sergio Scariolo in a press conference. “All the players gave their contribution. A positive afternoon. We have to choose every time what kind of turnover to make, which players to rest, and it’s not a given. I congratulate my players: it was also a form of respect for the fans, who I think are enjoying themselves. We are playing well, although it is clear that you are never perfect. I think the team is responding to the good chemistry that has been created with the fans. Today the arena was practically full. We want to thank them not only with words, but with deeds, for coming to the palace in a lesser game than two days ago,” he continued.
“The turnover? We choose based on where we believe the players can be effective. The choices are stable, but not immutable. The physical effort on the double league-Eurleague front is tremendous. We face the league with commitment, seriousness and intensity: surely we will lose some games, we will have to make even more drastic choices, prepare games in a day. It’s not easy, but it’s an exercise you do willingly because it’s a privilege to participate in the Euroleague, and we have earned it on the field. We want to defend this right with pride, and we don’t want to play half-gas the championship, also out of respect for the fans who speak the ticket. Pajola? He has a small muscle problem, he could have played but we decided not to risk him. Ojeleye we hope he will fully recover from the muscle problems. I thank Mickey who played with the points. Shengelia? I am not very optimistic, until yesterday he was on crutches, however we will see day by day,” he concluded.
