Valencia Basket Looks for Fan Support Against Bayern

Valencia Basket will host Bayern Munich at home on Thursday in Week 11 of the EuroLeague. The Taronja side has won three straight games on the road and wants to keep this good run going. Head coach Xavi Albert highlighted the importance of the fans in this process.

Albert said long trips and playing EuroLeague and ACB games together have worn the team down. Stressing that fan support has been decisive in recent matches at the Roig Arena, he said the team is eagerly looking forward to returning home.

Bayern Munich have won three of their ten European games and sit 17th in the standings. Albert said his team should not underestimate the opponent based on the standings. He reminded that the German side has earned all three of its wins on the road, beating Hapoel Tel Aviv, Anadolu Efes and ASVEL.

Injuries are causing problems for Valencia Basket's home players. Nate Reuvers and Nikola Mirotic will not play. Mo Gueye, however, missed the last three games due to discomfort in his right foot and could return for this match.

Dylan Osetkowski described Bayern Munich as a well-structured and well-coached team. He considered it important for his side to play its own basketball and maintain its defensive identity.