Virtus Bologna, Luca Banchi frames the key factors to conquer Zalgirio Arena

The words of Luca Banchi ahead of Zalgris Kaunas-Virtus Bologna

After the knockout against Real Madrid, Virtus Bologna è awaits the difficult away game against Zalgris Kaunas, which has suffered only one home defeat since Andrea Trinchieri's arrival on the bench. On the eve of the challenge that is valid for the 30th day of the Euroleague, the head coach of the Felsinei analyzed in no uncertain terms the competition that awaits his boys.

"We have to play fluidly, collectively, with good ball distribution and responsibility, raise the quality of our shots. When we do that we are an effective team. Defensively we must be determined and succeed together to limit the talent of our opponents. We must not lose positivityà and be continuous for all 40'" began the head coach of the Felsini.

"We will play on a court that, since the arrival of coach Trinchieri, has suffered only one loss at home, putting in serious difficulty many important teams. We will have to play with personality, be able to stay in the game with discipline and physical presence" added Luca Banchi.

In addition to the coach, HCL center Jordan Mickey also spoke at the press conference:  “We will have to play a tough game, Zalgiris è a good team, they play well, they are very focused, especially at home. We will have to be careful with rebounds and defense, these will be the biggest keys to the game. We will have to play a very careful game".