Sekulic: This team can still improve
Barcelona head coach Aleksander Sekulic assessed his squad's injuries and defensive needs ahead of Friday's game in Athens against EuroLeague leader Panathinaikos. Sekulic said that despite the absences, players can step up, and that the team is not yet at its full level.
Barcelona will face EuroLeague leader Panathinaikos on Friday at the OAKA arena in Athens. Head coach Aleksander Sekulic said in his pre-match comments that the injuries in the squad have created a difficult situation, but that this is an opportunity for the other players.
Sekulic confirmed that Yoan Makoundou remains injured, and that Kevin Punter and Tosan Evbuomwan are also unavailable. It was noted that Umoja Gibson has been training with the team and will be ready for the match. Juan Núñez is expected to return to the squad. Agus Ubal has back pain but will be at the coach's disposal.
Sekulic stressed that defense will be decisive against Panathinaikos. The coach, noting that Panathinaikos is one of the most dangerous attacking teams in Europe, reminded that the club is likely coached by Europe's best coach, Zeljko Obradovic.
On Barcelona's transfer agenda, Sekulic said the club is monitoring the market but that no move is expected in the coming days. Reminding that the team has won seven straight games in the EuroLeague and Liga Endesa, Sekulic said the team has not yet played at its best level and can still improve. Saying that Tyrese Martin can also play better, Sekulic noted that Martin is not the only player who needs to step up.
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