Chus Mateo: "We have to sustain the level over the 40 minutes"
We're ready and we're approaching the game as if it were a final", explained Musa prior to the clash against Asvel.
Chus Mateo and Musa spoke in the build-up to the Euroleague round 13 clash between Asvel and Real Madrid (Tuesday, 8pm CET). The coach discussed the game they will play in Lyon: "Physically they make a huge effort, but all the teams in the Euroleague are the same. We have to show energy and not let our intensity drop. We have to sustain the level over the 40 minutes because that's what the competition demands".
"Asvel have a physical style of play, with players who are experienced in the Euroleague. We have to be very focused for the whole game and match that physical level".
Keys
"Defence and rebounding are important, but being aware of what we are playing offensively is very important. We have to perform much better to be more balanced when it comes to coming back down to defend, to feel confident. Both sides of the court are important and connected. It's certainly important to have good attacks, no turnovers".
Musa: "It's a difficult court"
"The team is in good shape but we need to play much better if we want to win away from home. It's a difficult court but we're ready and we're approaching this game as if it were a final".
"If we are good in defence we will have chances to score points in attack. The Euroleague is one of the two best competitions in the world and it's time to tackle it. We're going to be okay".