Scariolo: “We know going to 80% is not enough”

Spanish basketball coach, Sergio Scariologuaranteed on the eve of the semi-finals european Against Germany If his players don’t play at the highest level, in his opinion it’s “not good enough” to beat the “best team” in the championship.

After his team’s training at the Pavilion this Thursday Max Schmeling in Berlinan Italian coach analyzed how the players face the match against the hosts.

“To be in the top four in such a demanding and high-quality championship as this one, we are satisfied with what has been achieved so far.At the same time, we are eager to continue competing.” he said. Scariolo.

However, the coach warned of the dangers of the German team.best team ever“Not just because of the strength he has, but because of the way he plays,” he said.

He also warned about the difficulties of playing at the hosts’ homes, saying: “There is also the issue of playing away from home, which is also an important factor. It will be an environment that puts a lot of pressure on players and referees.They themselves say they want to beat the Europeans at home. Additional element. ”

All in all, Scariolo ask his squad to “compete”new challengeIf he was on the parquet, I would enjoy it “a lot”.

“Then you have to do it, and it’s not easy to do it. We must prepare and fight with all our mightWe know going to 80% isn’t enough,” he said.

In that sense, he said the key to the game was “personal defenseIt’s the ‘base’ of his team,” he recalled.

“You can’t expect to be dragged into the paint and claim it. his physical superioritybecause we’re going to have a very bad time,” the coach calmed down.