Dusko Ivanovic calls for character from Virtus Bologna

Greek trip for Virtus Bologna

Reduced by the unexpected home defeat against trieste in the championship, which came after the successes in A against Olimpia Milano and in the Euroleague against Baskonia, Virtus Bologna is re-entering the prestigious European competition looking Wednesday night for a not easy rematch against the current fifth force of the continental season, Olympiacos, at the latter's home.

Coach Dusko Ivanovic reserved a few but clear words, referring to his team, when introducing the game: "Olympiacos è a very strong team, especially when playing at home, experienced and with great players – he said -. Right now we have to find our character and energy to try to win every game".

If Ivanovic is calling for character, Will Clyburn is aiming not to give the home fans too much to charge their favorite team: "We face Olympiacos, they will be aggressive from the start,” explained the former Anadolu Efes. “They are coming from a defeat in the Euroleague, so I expect a very hot environment".

"We will have to play a good game, controlling their pace and trying not to turn on their fans. We will have to play our basketball" added Clyburn, one of the veterans of the Euroleague from the height of his 34 years on May 17, thus accustomed to challenges of this magnitude thanks to his experiences with Efes and CSKA Moscow.