Poeta: We must raise our physical level in the Barcelona game

Olimpia Milano head coach Peppe Poeta made statements ahead of tonight's EuroLeague game against Barcelona. Poeta said his team must first focus on itself and on the progress it has shown.

The Italian coach pointed out that the opponent has serious athleticism in both its big men and its guards. Highlighting Punter, Robinson and Gibson, Poeta said these players can raise the tempo at any moment of the game.

Poeta said that to have a chance of winning, they must reach a higher physical level than the one shown in their recent EuroLeague games.

The game will start at 20:30 local time. It will be played at the Unipol Forum in Assago. Barcelona head coach Aleksander Sekulic also said in his pre-game remarks that he is wary of Olimpia Milano.