Masciarelli "The derby is worth double"

There are 48 hours left until Derby. The Virtus he is dividing his time between work at PalaRuggi, video sessions and training at Castel Guelfo where Gianluigi Galetti's group has been at home for a few seasons. A match like the one withAndrea Costa must be prepared in every detail, the stakes are too high. There are not only the two points, but the dominance of the city. The mother of all games is upon us, the yellow and blacks await this encounter that comes after a fairly healthy break for the Virtus locker room with some physical setbacks to recover from.

"These two weeks – says Dario Masciarelli – have helped us recover from some various ailments, given the amount of matches in this championship. The break came at the right time and now we are preparing for the derby that awaits us on Sunday".

Sunday's match is not like all the others, the players, the fans, the environment and the city know it. A match that comes in the last part of the regular season where the two teams are competing for their respective objectives. Virtus wants to secure salvation and stay in the running for participation in the play in. Two points to give themselves a chance and a future. A match in which the pressure is felt more.

"We know how important this match is for the club and the fans, but we always train the same way. Trying to give our best in every training session to be ready for Sunday's matches at PalaRuggi."

THEAndrea Costa will be the home team, in the temple of basket In Imola there will be a slice of the sports hall dressed in yellow and black ready to cheer on Virtus.

"As I said, we know the importance of this match, but we have wonderful fans who have never put pressure on us, but have always supported and motivated us. It will happen again this time with our supporters who will make themselves heard throughout the match."

A derby always defies any logic, Sunday's is no exception.

"What awaits us will be a great physical and especially mental match. At this stage of the season every match has an impact on the championship. There are six left and every point is super precious to reach the objectives, in every match we will try to move the standings in our favor".