Chus Mateo analyzed the delicate situation of his teamcon a balance of 3-4 at this start of the seasonbefore traveling to Vitoria to face Baskonia this Tuesday at the start of the first double day of the Euroleague. The whites travel with problems in the point guard position after Facundo Campazzo’s one-match ban y Andrés Feliz’s injury. However, one of the main protagonists was Mario Hezonja.
At half-time of the match lost this Sunday against Surne Bilbao Basket, The forward questioned Mateo’s rotations: “We play with many players, but the rhythm changes like this and “It’s very difficult for new people, for them to learn and for us to get some chemistry.”. The coach did not give it much importance after the match: “The things we have to talk about we talk about. We don’t like to air things”. Nor did he do so this Monday at a press conference, closing the controversy: “He is an extraordinary player. I am delighted with him. We should not give it any more importance. We are very calm”.
Chus Mateo grabs Facundo Campazzo’s shirt while giving him instructions.
Regarding the problems in the point guard position, the Madrid coach assured that “It affects Campazzo’s sanction, obviously, but it is what it is.”. Let’s see if we are capable of playing a good game without him nor happywhich are the two point guards we started with. We don’t make excuses for anything. We know the difficulty but we have to face it in a different way. Anyone can carry out an emergency mission at any given time. If we don’t have the resources, we will have to invent them.”.
Usman Garuba will not be there either, who has some discomfort in his calf. and is awaiting the results of medical tests. “He will not be available at first. He has been entering and leaving the team and that affects the dynamic and his integration. We hope he recovers as soon as possible and integrates quickly.”.
Going for their first victory away from home
The whites will look to win their first away game this season at the Buesa Arena. “It is not easy to play in Vitoria but last year we won everything we played there. It is a team that plays well, with many resources and quality players. He will have the support of his fans and We will have to work hard at all levels: one against one, rebound and avoid mistakes to be able to defeat them. we have to be solid in defense, being very united and being able to rebound well and stop their run because they run well”.
On the rival bench, an old man known as Pablo Lasowhich adds more attraction to the meeting. “Basketball has many special situations, but those who win are the players. I admire Pablo and he is a great coach. We have room to surprise ourselves, but “Play one team against another, not one coach against another coach.”.
