Towards Fortitudo Kigili Bologna-Bertram Derthona: the words of coach Ramondino and Ariel Filloy
Bertram Derthona's first match of the second round of the 2021/22 Serie A championship is approaching, awaiting the match against Fortitudo Kigili Bologna scheduled in the evocative setting of PalaDozza 19 hours of tomorrow, Sunday January 23. The Lions are fresh from the home success against the Vanoli Cremona, which earned them sixth place in the rankings at the end of the first round and, at the same time, the pass to the Final Eight of the Italian Cup scheduled from 16 to 20 February.
The new championship commitment was introduced coach Marco Ramondino, who analyzed Fortitudo Kigili Bologna as follows: ʺIt's 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 beginning of the season, he had ambitions and prospects for a different ranking than the current ones. Beyond expectations, we face a team with confidence due to the two victories in the last three games and what they have quality, depth and experienced players in all roles: in terms of assortment it is a European cup roster. Furthermore, the field factor will have a particular and important impact.
ʺUs, 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 other small steps of the constant growth we are experiencing this season.
Ariel Filloy
Next to coach Ramondino, he was the one to present tomorrow's match Ariel Filloy, who began his speech like this: ʺWe face a team that has changed a lot compared to the beginning of the championship, both for the new additions it has made and for the players it has brought back. Fortitudo has offensive talent and many players capable of scoring: for this reason we will have to limit them and prevent them from becoming familiar with their audience which gives them an important boost. For our part, it will be important to be consistent as has happened in recent weeks.
Filloy then concluded by talking about his role and the team's performance: ʺI try to train and work at my best as I have always done throughout my career, I feel good and I am happy with my role and how the season is going. The Italian Cup was our first aspiration, we achieved it by playing in the right way. In the second part of the year we must try to maintain the same performance and pace as in the first part of the season, aware that there may be ups and downs..
