Bartzokas: Montero's injury deeply upset us

Olympiacos defeated Olimpia Milano 84-78 in Athens in Round 9 of the EuroLeague. However, the team's victory was overshadowed by news of a knee injury to Jean Montero, one of the key players of the champion squad. It was announced that Montero will be out of action for six months.

Head coach Georgios Bartzokas said after the match that the news had deeply affected the team. Acknowledging that injuries are a natural part of the sport, Bartzokas stressed that they received this news only one hour before the game. He noted that this timing unsettled both the players and the fans.

Bartzokas recalled that they played many away games in the first half of the season. He said that this match in Athens was also not in their own arena, and he thanked the fans who supported them. He added that the team performed well and that they sit second in the standings.

The coach emphasized that every win has become much more valuable in this part of the season. For Olympiacos, Montero's long-term absence stands out as a test that will require a rethink of squad planning.