Virtus, it's your turn. Olympiacos is scary. Ivanovic: "We fight"

First of all the good news, although known for some time: Ante Zizic is included in the group of players eligible for the call-up. At this point, all that is missing is Will Clyburn, which will last another thirty days.

And the bad news? Well, let's just say that theOlympiacos Piraeus, first in the ranking, is not the best customer to deal with for the Virtus. The game is played at 20pm, at Segafredo Arena, with Garcia, Lottermoser and Konstantinovs, referees.

Virtus returns to the field after the unfortunate experience in the Coppa Italia in Turin. And the opponent, as mentioned, is the worst that could have happened in Euroleague. The other side of the coin? No special motivation is needed when you face the top of the class. And no one, especially in light of a path that has always seen Virtus in rearguard positions, asks you for miracles.

No need for a miracle, let alone two points at all costs, because the European path is now marked.

But it's a home game, the crowd has never backed down and, in particular, Virtus must give answers. To the coach, first of all, but also to the fans.

Dusko Ivanovic, who prefers gym work to words, gives few before the race. But the concept is precise and shareable.

"We are facing Olympiacos – says Dusko – after the break, during which we worked very well with the 8 players who remained in Bologna, we will also see how the others who have returned from their commitments with their respective national teams will respond. In any case, to win this match it will be necessary to fight and struggle".

Almost a slogan from the Seventies: the famous 'Fight hard without fear". A mantra that Momo Diouf also follows. The center was one of the protagonists of the experience in the national team together with his teammates Alessandro Pajola and Nicola Akele.

"We're facing a tough team, both in terms of guards and big men. They can count on very strong players with points in their hands. We'll have to play as a team, stay united, put a lot of energy and physicality, pressing all over the court."

Paolo Ronci is in charge of the pressure on the Euroleague - it is still to be seen how many teams will be there next year and whether Russian clubs will also be involved. The Juventus general manager continues to follow the 'political' events, trying to also make the weight of the black V count.