Bologna, November 13 –
Virtus Segafredo Bologna vs EA7 Emporio Armani Milano. Two-a-side kickoff tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 8:30 p.m. Virtus Segafredo Arena (Bologna).
Direct: Sky Sport, DAZN, Euroleague.TV and Nettuno Bologna Uno.
Referees: CARLOS PERUGA, ARTURAS SUKYS, JORDI ALIAGA.
Unavailable: Achille Polonara and Jordan Mickey due to a sprained right ankle suffered during the championship game Saturday, Nov. 11, against Nutribullet Treviso. The player has already started his recovery process and will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks.
Tickets available on Vivaticket. The ticket office in Constitution Square will be open tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 6:30 p.m.
Coach Banchi’s words: “This first Italian derby in the Euroleague pits us against a team that perhaps experienced a start that was below expectations but was able in the last round to score a big win against Valencia, one of the revelations at the beginning of the season. We will respond to the absences of Polonara and Mickey with unconventional quintets despite facing a team, like Milan, accustomed to riding alignments with players like Shields, Mirotic, Melli, Poythress capable of exploiting physical advantages over the opponents’ role-mates. The task will be to manage this cycle of tough contests with a strong sense of urgency, showing pride and combativeness so as to make up for absences with the effort of everyone, starting with our fans who I am sure will try to support us unceasingly to achieve the feat of obtaining another very valuable success, despite such an emergency condition.”
Pajola’s pregame statements: “Milan is always a dangerous team, regardless of losing or winning. It is a well-equipped and very strong team. They didn’t start the way they wanted, but we know they will come here to play their game. We will have to try to take advantage of the warmth and cheers of our crowd to put as much energy on the court as possible.”
