Jovic: ‘There is no schedule when I play, we’ll see…’

Stefan Jovic has been in Athens on behalf of Panathinaikos OPAP since Monday afternoon, January 17th. The 31-year-old guard first had his picture taken with the team’s colors and then spoke about the reasons that led him to the Greek capital, the course of his recovery, but also the match with Nemanja Nedovic.

What he explained in detail:

At the beginning of the cooperation with Panathinaikos OPAP“I want to thank you for the warm welcome. I missed six months because I had a serious injury with the Serbian national team, but now I’m happy to be here and I will do my best to help the team. I’m hoping for the second.” half season will be much better than the first”.

For his physical condition after a long period of inactivity“I feel great. At first I was told I would be out for two months but after some tests I did in Germany we decided to stay longer to be 100% safe and healthy. We started to talk to Panathinaikos in December. It was easy for me to sign here.”

For Panathinaikos OPAP going through a difficult season“I’ve seen a lot of games, I’m in contact with Nemanja Nedovic anyway. The season has certainly not been good so far. I expect my new team-mates to give more on the pitch. I know my physical condition isn’t the best.” “I will do my best. First in training and then in games. We want to be competitive in the EuroLeague by the end of the season. We have a good chance of winning the cup and after the championship.”

About if there is a timeline as to when he will fight“Maybe it doesn’t exist right now. We’ll see as soon as I do the medical tomorrow and train with the team. I believe that in a few days and after a few training sessions I will be ready to join the team. “

Whether he expects his collaboration with Panathinaikos to continue in the years to come“Yes, there is an option for both sides. We’ll see. The most important thing for me now is to get on the pitch and play. I believe in myself. I want to say that again and again. But now is the most important thing. ” to play and then we’ll see what happens when the season is over”.

For what people should expect“I don’t think about what they say behind my back or what happened in the past. I’m too ‘hungry’ at the moment to show what I can do.”

For the problem of Panathinaikos in “1” after the departure of Nick Kalathis“Nick Kalathis is one of the best point guards in the EuroLeague. We are so similar players. That’s what Panathinaikos needed at the moment. I expect to be able to give these things to the team to play better.”

For Nemanja Nedovic“Nemanja Nedovic is one of the best players in his position. From what I saw in the game against CSKA Moscow he needs more space and at the right time to play at the level he knows. Yes, I believe in myself that I can help.” the team plays better”.