Willie: ‘You have to enjoy yourself, but remember to compete and be who we are’

The day before the semi-final competition european basketball counter Germany, the verb ‘enjoy’ is the most repeated word in the Spanish team’s dressing room.The Spanish team aims to reach the final this Friday (8:30pm) without any other time pressure, but there are illusions of the group wanting to claim

after winning at Finland After last Tuesday’s quarter-final (100-90), the Spanish players enjoyed a few hours off on Wednesday before returning to action this Thursday. Max Schmeling Hale from Berlin.

Everything is set up within the national team to face the hosts, the best attack in the competition and the team with the most triples, plus it will be supported by the local fans. Mercedes Benz Arena.

Despite the youth and inexperience of many players in important matches, the atmosphere motivates the national team. Denise Schroeder Franz Wagner and colleagues.

“It’s the semi-finals,” Pivot told journalists. Willie Hernangomez From the team concentration hotel.

Offensive mention of choice supports the captain’s words Rudy Fernandez“You have to entertain yourself,” he said, but added that you have to “compete” it.

A few words endorsed by his brother, Juancho, who emphasized that environmental factors should not affect them: “We’ve all played a hard, difficult game.

And in this sense Willie “We have to enjoy being ourselves. All the fans have to enjoy the 40 minutes against us. In addition to all the Spaniards who support us. , there are many people behind us. Germany And at home ”.

To play against the German team – ‘great team’, he explained Willie– Changing rooms are dedicated to leaving skin on parquet and following the coach’s game plan Sergio Scariolo and his coaching staff.

“We know we’re not the biggest, the most talented, the hardest shooters, but that’s why we have to compete like the best, go all out, and do our best.” he added. Juancho.

And this all, the youngest of the group, faces the battle unnerved. “I sleep very well every day,” he jokes. Usman Galbahas a gold medal between his eyebrows.

“Gold is not the same as silver or bronze. Gold is a goal I have in mind,” he said. houston rockets.

a Germany A selection under construction awaits him. There are no discriminatory players, but there is a sense of ‘unity’ that has allowed them to reach the semi-finals against any odds. No wonder the verb “enjoy” echoes on the walls of Spanish locker rooms.