Cus Escoza (Girona): “We face the remaining five games with optimism”

Basketball Girona’s sporting director, Xusas Escoza, appeared at the press conference and evaluated the team’s season. The club, which will be renamed Sports Inc. (SAD) and is headed by Marc Gasol, currently sits in 14th place with 10 wins and 19 losses. The team, which has been underperforming for four games in a row, will be aiming for a win this Sunday in Badalona.

“We approach the remaining five games with optimism. We believe that we can meet the sporting challenges ahead of us and that we can achieve our ultimate goal,” said the coach, who attended Fontahau. told the media. The sporting director added: “As a club, we have to be ambitious and aim to ensure permanence and finish on a positive note.” “I think it’s a positive thing for the club to establish itself at European level, but the first step is to tie things together first,” he said.

Asked about whether Fotis Katsikaris will continue as manager, Escoza said the club will make a decision at the end of the year. “The idea is to wait until the end of the season to make decisions regarding the retention of players and coaches.” As for Fotis, we are happy with how he has adapted to the club and happy with his work with the players. “But that will be decided at the end of the season,” he insisted.

In the same vein, the sports director answered about the possibility of continuing. Escoza, who was appointed after the resignation of coach Jordi Pla midway through the season, declared: But everything has to do with achieving the sporting result of maintaining the category. ”

Regarding team rotations and changes in coaching staff following the firing of Salva Camp, Escoza suggested that this is sometimes a condition, although it is due to the causal nature of elite sport. “In the professional world, a lot of changes can happen due to things that are out of your control. Circumstances have to be adjusted, and the coach will also change this year, which will affect the performance of the team. The optimal situation is possible. We have the most stable squad and staff possible. This means fewer injuries, better team performance, etc. Obviously, the mid-season changes have had an impact.” Ta.