Olimpia Milano, Shavon Shields promotes Nico Mannion.

Venerdì the challenge on the field of Barcelona

Milan is having a great time in the Euroleague. If in the championship the two defeats, in a row, both at the Forum, with Tortona and Virtus Bologna left a bitter taste in the mouth, in the Euroleague the record è decidedly positive (8-6) and, above all, having won seven of the last eight games è a nice confidence boost for the entire environment.

Shields, since è returning to the court after injury, is helping the team as much as he can. He scores less than in the past but does a lot of little things for his teammates. A sort of balancer, invaluable to coach Messina. The red and white captain (along with Ricci) highlighted the importance of Mannion's arrival, a key element in this red and white rebirth.

“È he has been fantastic. He has brought a new dynamic. È a great one-on-one player, è able to create advantages not only for himself, but also for others. He helped us change energy, especially on offense. I am glad he is here and I hope he will continue to grow", Shields’ own words to Gazzetta dello Sport.

Mannion, as well as all other EA7 players, are expected to take on the delicate challenge with Barcelona. On Friday night (ball at 8:30 p.m.), Coach Messina’s team will be looking for yet another feat, this time on the court of the Blaugrana, who, at the moment, have the same record as the red-and-whites (8-6).