Virtus-Asvel: pride and courage are needed for Luca Banchi

The words of Luca Banchi on the eve of Virtus Bologna-Asvel Villeurbanne

Virtus Bologna coach Luca Banchi spoke in a press conference on the eve of the Euroleague matchup, valid for the 22nd day,'against Asvel Villeurbanne, scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. at Virtus Segafredo Arena. In the first leg, it was the Bologna team that imposed itself on the court of the French, defeated by only three points (84-87).

"Asvel è a team endowed with great physicality and athleticism, combined with the talent of experienced players whose dangerousness and exuberance we will try to contain with a proud and courageous performance, stressed the coach of the bianconeri. We will give our best to make the most of our potential, trusting that the support of our public can give us all the necessary resources to go beyond the’emergency of the moment".

Achille Polonara also presented the challenge against the transalpines: "Tomorrow we expect a tough game, against a physical and athletic team like Asvel, a team that likes to run on the counterattack. We will have to be good in defensive transition to limit their strengths. On offense we have to play our basketball".