Vitucci Stresses Rivalry Ahead of Cantù vs Milano Clash

Cantù and Olimpia Milano will meet in round six of LBA Serie A SisalClub. The match will be played on Monday, 2 November at 20:30. Home team Cantù's head coach Francesco Vitucci said this game is one of the great classics of Italian basketball and that it is a proud moment to be part of it.

Vitucci said he believes his players will feel the importance and value of this derby. He stressed that the team must perform at 100 percent for the full 40 minutes. He said that playing at home and having the support of the fans provides extra motivation, adding that the fans have been through a lot during this period and the team wants to repay them.

The head coach said the match must be played with a desire to win, without shying away from showing respect, and that the game is also important for the team in terms of the standings. Noting that matches against Milan have always been attractive and meaningful, Vitucci added that he expects his players to show development in both technical and character terms.