Olimpia Milano, down with Monaco of former Mike James

The EA7, at the moment, è tenth in the Euroleague standings

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Filed the bitterness of losing the Italian Cup final to Trento, Olimpia is ready to return to the court. On Thursday, Monaco arrives at the Forum. It is a decisive challenge for the final sprint in the Euroleague. Milan, at present, è tenth in the standings, so it occupies the last useful place to play the play-in.

With a record of 14 won and 12 lost, the Red and White take on Monaco, one of the surprises of the season (fourth in the standings with a record of 16 won and 10 lost). Of course, the number one danger è James, star of the French club and former of Olimpia Milano (2018/19 season). The 34-year-old point guard often exults when he faces his former coach Messina.

Messina, who, for the challenge with the French, will have Mirotic (fully recovered) and, above all, will be able to count on Causeur, finally available after almost two months in the pits. Unfortunately, there will not be; Bolmaro who, lately, was giving a big hand to the team.

The EA7 knows that, in order to win a place at least in the Euroleague play-in, it cannot miss the challenge with Monaco (also because, next week, at the Forum will arrive the Fenerbahce battleship of the former Melli). Winning against Monaco would be crucial not to risk losing ground in this final sprint that promises sparks and many surprises.