Towards Bertram Derthona-Virtus Segafredo Bologna: the words of coach Ramondino and Filloy
Championship eve for Bertram Derthona, awaiting the fascinating challenge against the Italian champions Virtus Bologna (two-ball at 20 hours al PalaEnergica Paolo Ferraris of Casale Monferrato). An important match, which will be played in front of a great crowd, always in compliance with the anti-Covid-19 regulations currently in force.
It was he who introduced the challenge coach Marco Ramondino: ʺWe face a very important team also at European level. Beyond its history, Virtus is a team that competes for the highest objectives and is structured for each competition, made up of truly top-level performers. We will have to be good at putting the best possible version of ourselves on the field from all points of view, being aware of the strength of our opponentsʺ.
Bertram's head coach then spoke about the focus to have in tomorrow's match, underlining Virtus' ability ʺin attacking the area and having a very important internal game. This aspect was further emphasized by the absence of Mannion and Teodosic. Bologna is first in shots and two-point percentage, scoring over 90 points per game, so it will be important to protect the areaʺ.
ʺWe have to try to play hard, being intelligent and consistent – continues Ramondino – because these are factors that affect the result. It is necessary to find shared and continuous solutions during the match, knowing that the team is new for five of the first seven players in the rotation so we are still looking for certainties and balance..
Coach Ramondino then concluded by talking about the weekly preparation for the match: ʺIn terms of content, the development was the same. We tried to interpret better every single day, trying to be more punctual in knowing what to do, depending on the quintets and players on the pitch at a given moment. We need to be more aware of what awaits us over the course of the forty minutes.
Ariel Filloy
Alongside coach Ramondino, it was he who presented the challenge to the Italian champions Ariel Filloy, who introduced the match like this: ʺVirtus is a great team, we have to face the match in the best way, being ready to compete. Everyone plays to win, against these great opponents you have to be ready by staying united and playing as a team.
ʺOn the pitch you can never stop and you must not become disunited, working towards a final goal while avoiding careless errors – continues Filloy -. You have to be good at limiting the characteristics of other teams, avoiding exalting their strengths.
The guard then spoke about his teammates and his role, underlining that ʺeach player has followed his own growth path to get here. For my part, I try to convey my positive experience to support and support the boys who play with me.
