The match in Istanbul against the Turks will see, in addition to the Croatian long, also the return of the former Polonara. Zizic: "Opponents with a lot of talent"

It will still be one Virtus patched up, and not in top condition, the one that this afternoon at 18.30 pm (live TV on Sky Sport, Dazn and radio on Nettuno Bologna Uno) will take to the court on the parquet of the Basketball Development Center in Istanbul to face the home team ofEphesos.

For the challenge against the Turks, coach Dusko Ivanovic get the ex back Achilles Polonara, but it loses Rayjon TuckerThe Charlotte native was struck by a bout of flu that will prevent him from being available to the Montenegrin coach this evening.

An important absence even if Ivanovic had already expressed his intention to give ample space to those elements who, for reasons of opportunity or injuries, had been less involved until now. Among these there is also Ante Zizic recovered from a long layoff, but still needs minutes to regain physical condition and feeling with his teammates and team play.

"We will face the match knowing that we will be facing a talented team that wants to play the post-season until the end - confirmed the Croatian big man - We will have to play our basketball, trying to improve, regardless of the opponent".

The race was directed by the trio composed of Javor, Aliaga, Thepenier.

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