Barça coach Joan Peñarroya, was hoped that this season be 'triomfant' For the Blaugrana Basket, although he acknowledged that the group must first work, and create a team with the new additions.
“We start a new season renewed illusions, with changes and we know that the level of competitions will come problems but we expect less health problems,” he said. “We have a different team and hopefully we do not have as much paste as last season” andHe xplicated at the press conference with the media in Encamp where Barça has made a Stage the last days.
“When talking about the challenge that arises, he wanted to look in the short term. “Right now is to build a team. We are aware that there are more regular league matches in Euroleague, With longer trips … we know that the team will now play about 80 and 90 games. In the first weeks we played 13 games, so Hasy first prepares well because a complicated year is on all fronts, “said the coach
Barça thanked the comú d'Arm for hospitality these days / Dani Barbeito
Focused on building
“We don't have much time to train, some are returning, with internationals, to see how Shengelia arrives …The ultimate goal is to win but now we focus on building, creating synergies….We have very important players and we have no doubts with the DNI of some players because they are very important in the European basketball. “
Peñarroya is clear about the objectives. “Fighting for all titles although it does not help me say that we are going to win, I'm worried about creating equipment feeling, And I am convinced that we can fight for everything … The Euroleague is at very large budget levels, but we are convinced in what we have with contrasting players and young people who go up. Maximum ambition, no doubt. “
The Barca coach acknowledged that they have a different template and will require adapting. “Technical body work is to find the best solutions And we will adapt to the players we have, and we will see it. Now we have ideas but we go to day … and we will find our game philosophy “
Peñarroya, during the press conference with Satoransky / Dani Barbeito
Lack of regularity in ACB
Looking back, recognizes that The team lacked regularity in the Endesa League, and will work to improve.
Peñarroya, chatting with Dabone in morning training in / Dani Barbeito
“Last year we had too many ups and downs. We have to know how to handle situations … Injuries are going to arrive, hard moments, but you have to have the mentality to face these hard times … the team where it suffered more was in the ACB League and we must give a different response to what happened last year. Losing few games in Euroleague is over. The propose will help us … I see them with desire and make a new season … calm but without pause …
He acknowledged that Brizuela arrives 'touched' of the national team, and was optimistic with Shengeliaafter its arrhythmia problems, which finally did not go to adults. “We know with Brizuela that there is something in the hamstring area but until I arrive in Barcelona we will not know exactly.”
Shengelia, just a scare
Regarding Shengelia, “He gave us a substitute, but fortunately, after the tests he went well and could return With Georgia although he has lost a preparation time … Fortunately he is well, “he said.
Peñarroya, chatting with Oscar Orellana in morning training / Dani Barbeito
He also lowered expectations about young Mohamed Dabone, who has been working 'to idle' when leaving physical problems in recent months. “He is in a position to help the team and I do not say that there are no expectations but we must have a lot of patience.
“It is a different player and has his space to grow. We want it to be in our dynamics daily and more with players with this quality. Now it is not time to rush. We have a pearl, but we don't exaggerate, “Peñarroya said.
Satoransky asks to recover the sensations
For its part, Tomas Satoransky He said that “the new season brings new illusions, and all we were last year, we know everything that happened …You have to recover the sensations and more continuity in the game. Follow solids during the year, “said the Czech.
“With the new players, they can help us collective talent. They have wrong adding more games.”commented one of the veterans of the squad, who was glad of the return of Laprovittola. “Lopro looks good, he has been out of competition for a long time and what has happened is very hard. He has characteristics that allows him to create and have an important role,” said the Czech, which is seen with the ability to lead the group.
“I'm physically returning, in the process we plan with the club. We are following the planimproving in training and I hope everything goes well. Not going to the team was hard, but knowing the season that is waiting for us, you have to prepare, “said the base.
“I feel someone who has to be a bit leader with the experience I have. We are going to miss Alex and we have to take a step forward. I feel very comfortable with the group, “he concluded.
