Towards Fortitudo Kigili Bologna-Bertram Derthona: the words of coach Ramondino and Ariel Filloy
Bertram Derthona's first match of the second half of the 2021/22 Serie A season is approaching, with the match against Fortitudo Kigili Bologna scheduled for 7:00 PM in the evocative setting of the PalaDozza tomorrow, Sunday, January 23. The Lions are coming off a home win against Vanoli Cremona , which secured sixth place in the table at the end of the first half of the season and, at the same time, a ticket to the Final Eight of the Coppa Italia, scheduled for February 16-20.
Coach Marco Ramondino introduced the new league fixture , analyzing Fortitudo Kigili Bologna as follows: "They're a very different team compared to the start of the tournament and also compared to when we faced them just over a month ago. I believe that, at the start of the season, they had different ambitions and standings prospects than they do now. Beyond expectations, we're facing a team that's confident after two wins in their last three games and that has quality, depth, and experienced players in all positions: in terms of variety, it's a roster worthy of European cups. Furthermore, home advantage will have a particular and significant impact ."
"For the umpteenth time, against a structured and healthy opponent ," continued Bertram's head coach, " we have the opportunity to confirm our identity and show further small steps in the constant growth we are experiencing this season ."
Ariel Filloy
Alongside coach Ramondino, Ariel Filloy introduced tomorrow's match , beginning his speech with this: "We're facing a team that's changed a lot since the start of the season, both because of the new signings they've made and the players they've recovered. Fortitudo has offensive talent and many players capable of scoring : for this reason, we'll have to limit them and prevent them from gaining confidence with their fans, who give them a significant boost. For our part, it will be important to be consistent, as we have been in recent weeks ."
Filloy then concluded by talking about his role and the team's performance: "I try to train and work as best I can as I always have throughout my career. I feel good and I'm happy with my role and with how the season is going. The Coppa Italia was our primary goal, and we achieved it by playing the right way. In the second half of the year, we must try to maintain the same performance and pace as in the first half, knowing that there may be ups and downs ."
