Virtus Bologna, heavy forfeit for Sergio Scariolo ahead of Barcelona

Heavy forfeit for Black Vu coach.

Virtus Bologna coach Sergio Scariolo spoke on the eve of the challenge valid for the 17th day of the Euroleague, which will see the Bologna team engaged on the parquet of Barcelona, currently tied on points with Baskonia and Monaco at the top of the standings of the top European club competition.

The Bologna coach will have to do without, in addition to Cordinier, Menalo and Abass, already absent in the league loss against Olimpia Milano, also Daniel Hackett, who reported a physical strain after the challenge with the meneghini.

“Barcelona is definitely one of the strongest teams in the competition, both in terms of roster and style of play. They have a lot of top players and a very good organization on both sides of the court. Especially on the road we have to improve our potential, both mentally and physically, and be ready to face difficult moments to continue to compete. We hope to have something more from the players who are recovering condition and to show the best version of ourselves,” Scariolo told Virtus Bologna’s official channels.