Chus Mateo: “We have to be mentally ready to go into what will be a very difficult game”
'Girona are a tough side, who have quality and high expectations', said the coach.
Chus Mateo discussed the team's Endesa League opener, which will be played this Wednesday against Bàsket Girona 9pmn CEST: "This competition is always very exciting for fans, but it's very tough. It's very challenging and each match brings extra difficulties, especially away from home. We're playing against a newly promoted Girona, who will be looking forward to the game after so many years, the city will have a team in the ACB again".
"They've got Marc Gasol and Aíto García Reneses, two national basketball legends. They will be waiting for us with the aim of giving their fans something to cheer about. We're expecting a difficult game against a side with quality and big name players like Colom and Franch, who have played for top teams. We should not forget that Marc Gasol is an NBA player who wanted to come and play in the Endesa League. So, every respect to Girona".
"They've got Marc Gasol and Aíto García Reneses, two national basketball legends. They will be waiting for us with the aim of giving their fans something to cheer about. We're expecting a difficult game against a side with quality and big name players like Colom and Franch, who have played for top teams. We should not forget that Marc Gasol is an NBA player who wanted to come and play in the Endesa League. So, every respect to Girona".
Roster
"Hanga was injured in the Super Cup and he will be out for a while. The same goes for Rudy. We will bring in Hugo González, one of the youth players who has been supporting us in preseason, as part of the 12-strong roster".
Schedule
"There's practically no time to analyse the opposition and to train. We were really focused on the Super Cup and it's time to turn our attention to Girona. We have to be really switched on and be aware that we have to be mentally ready to go into what will be a very difficult game".
"Hanga was injured in the Super Cup and he will be out for a while. The same goes for Rudy. We will bring in Hugo González, one of the youth players who has been supporting us in preseason, as part of the 12-strong roster".
Schedule
"There's practically no time to analyse the opposition and to train. We were really focused on the Super Cup and it's time to turn our attention to Girona. We have to be really switched on and be aware that we have to be mentally ready to go into what will be a very difficult game".