Filip Petrušev spoke forward of the EuroLeague SuperCup video games in regards to the group’s preparation, the method of constructing a new-look squad, the problem of going through Actual Madrid, and the ambitions for the upcoming season.
“I don’t suppose we might have requested for higher preparation than this. We’re enjoying in opposition to a number of the finest groups in Europe, and being a part of the SuperCup provides us an opportunity to compete in opposition to that degree immediately. I feel that’s one of the simplest ways to arrange, since you get higher by enjoying in opposition to the most effective. If our aim is to grow to be one of many prime groups in Europe, then we’ve to check ourselves in opposition to the most effective groups and see the place we stand”, stated Filip Petrušev from Dubai Basketball.
“We’re nonetheless within the means of constructing the group. We’ve got some guys from final season, however with a brand new coach, a number of issues change. The system, the best way we play, the expectations — the whole lot is slightly completely different. The coach has additionally introduced in some new gamers, so we’re nonetheless attending to know one another and studying easy methods to play collectively. We don’t have a number of time, however that’s what these video games are for. By way of these video games and the primary video games of the season, we’ll get extra comfy with one another and begin understanding our roles inside the group”, talked about Filip, whose group did scouting on Actual Madrid, however they’ve to point out it on the court docket.
“In opposition to Actual Madrid, we’ve to manage the tempo and never allow them to play the best way they wish to play. We’ve got to remove the issues they’re comfy with and attempt to make them play exterior of their consolation zone. I feel we’ve ready properly for that. Their coach is bringing an analogous fashion to what he had at Valencia final season, so we’re conversant in it. They prefer to play quick, they like to attain so much, and we confronted that fashion final 12 months as properly, so we all know a number of the issues they’re going to attempt to do. In fact, observe is one factor and the precise sport is one thing fully completely different. As soon as the ball goes up, the whole lot can change. However general, we all know what we’re going through and we’re prepared for it.”
Dubai and Petrušev has the clear aim for this season and EuroLeague SuperCup: “Each time we enter a event or a league, our mindset is identical — we wish to compete for the title. That’s not simply the SuperCup; it’s each competitors we’re a part of. We’re entering into with the aim of successful it, after which we’ll see how far we will go”.
