Virtus Bologna, Luca Banchi charged ahead of Turkish trip

Luca Banchi introduces the match against Fenerbahce

On the strength of 15 wins against 7 losses, which are worth the second best record in the 2023/24 Euroleague regular season tied with Barcelona, Virtus Bologna is preparing for a tricky away match on Thursday evening at the Ulker Sports anc Event Hall in Istanbul, where Luca Banchi’s team will face Fenerbahce (13 won and 9 lost).

"We go to Istanbul knowing that we will find a team in a very good moment of form – Banchi himself said, to the official channels of the Black Vu’s – and that, especially on its own parquet, is proving to be almost unbeatable. What on paper mayò seem to be an extremely complex mission, will have to serve as a stimulus for us to interpret the game with personalityà and intensity, as befits suchì stimulating" challenges.

"Fenerbahce will tryà to take advantage of extremely physical and versatile quintets, characterized by outstanding scoring qualities – added the coach of the felsinei -, which is why we will have to show ourselves ready and cohesive to withstand the stresses of a match, which we wish to interpret correctly".

Jordan Mickey also spoke at the presentation: "Fenerbahce è a great team, a tough game awaits us,” said the HCL basketball player. “We will have to be careful on defense, especially on their three-point shot and also on their outside. We will have to be ready right away for what promises to be a tough battle".