Reggio Emilia, Dimitris Priftis unveils key to Manresa
Reggio Emilia, Dimitris Priftis unveils key to Manresa
Not even time to celebrate the important victory in the Serie A Unipol on the parquet of Pallacanestro Varese, that for Pallacanestro Reggiana è it is already time to return to the court. Tuesday evening at 20:45 on the parquet of Manresa, the red and white team will play the penultimate game of the 'Round of 16' of the Champions League.
"Ità will certainly be a difficult game, having played yesterday and returning immediately to the court tomorrow, in a very demanding sequence of matches – admitted coach Priftis in the press conference -. We face a team that plays with great intensityà and a very aggressive defense: therefore we will have to be extremely focused, avoid mistakes and lost balls on live ball situations, trying to manage the game with the right composure".
"Rhythm control will be crucial and, as it happened especially in the first half of the first game, it will be essential to limit their impact on rebounding, where they are very strong – added the Greek coach. Offensively, we will have to execute with great care, always looking for the best possible solution to maintain a good defensive balance and prevent Manresa from developing its game in transition".
"It" will be a tough competition and we will have to be ready not only mentally, but also physically" Priftis remarked.
