Olimpia Milano, Italian Cup Final Eight arrives: coach Poeta’s picks
February 18-22, at the Inalpi Arena, the Final Eight of the Italian Cup is scheduled to see Virtus Olidata Bologna, Germani Brescia, EA7 Emporio Armani Milano, Umana Reyer Venezia, Bertram Derthona Tortona, Pallacanestro Trieste, APU Old Wild West Udine and Guerri Napoli compete for the 50th Italian Cup in history. Clearly, l’EA7 is among the favorites for the final success.
Refreshed from the beautiful victory on the court of Vanoli Cremona in the postponement of the 20th day of Serie A, the EA7 comes to the Final Eight of the Italian Cup with high morale and, above all, several important recoveries. Against Vanoli, both Nebo and Bolmaro, two key elements for Coach Poeta, were back on the court. In addition, Tonut, Diop and Flaccadori played several minutes, responding present.
“Everyone brought a brick, everyone made a contribution. Then between Monday and Tuesday we will make evaluations based also on the indications of the medical and technical staff. We will see who to bring to the Italian Cup for the first game and who not”, the words of coach Poeta himself in the post-game in Cremona. In short, now choices have to be made. Incredibly there’s plenty, after so many months of suffering.
Clearly, the Final Eight of the Italian Cup being an important goal for Olimpia, coach Poeta will focus on the most talented players, although there is always the Euroleague sprint to consider. Play-ins are still possible, although very far away.
We will have all the answers shortly. Olimpia Milano will take the court on Wednesday, 18, at 8:45 p.m. in the challenge, valid for the quarterfinals against Trieste. Coach Poeta has the delicate task of deciding who will be from the’event and who, instead, will stay home.
