Hiopos Lleida Prepares For A Crucial Duel Against Valencia Basket

Hiopos Lleida prepares for a crucial duel against Valencia Basket

Gerard Find highlights the quality of the rival and the path taken by his team in the ACB

This Friday, in the press conference prior to the exciting match that will be held next Sunday at 17:00 CET, the coach of Hiopos Lleida, Gerard Find, emphasized the strength of Valencia Basket, which he considers “one of the best teams in Europe.” His statement highlights the difficulty of the challenge his team will face, but also reflects the confidence he has been building throughout the season.

Find evaluated the first part of the competition positively, highlighting that his team has achieved eight victories, a figure that equals the club's best historical record in the ACB. However, the coach also acknowledged certain irregularities in the team's performance during the season, which adds a touch of realism to his expectations. “The start was promising, but perhaps a little unreal. Matching the best first round in the history of Lleida basketball is a great achievement, but we continue to want more,” he mentioned humbly.

Ambition is still latent in the Hiopos Lleida locker room, although Find urges us to keep our feet on the ground. “We must learn from this first round and not fall into complacency. We do not think that we are saved at all,” the coach stressed, emphasizing the need to continue working and improving day by day.

The coach also made reference to the last close victory against San Pablo Burgos (73-72), where his team demonstrated a great capacity for suffering and resilience. “We knew how to suffer in critical moments, which gives us confidence and morale to move forward with our challenges,” he said, pointing out that each victory contributes to the growth of the team.

Looking ahead to Sunday's clash at the Roig Arena, Find highlighted the “ambition” of its players, but also underlined the complexity of the challenge. “It is a complicated challenge to face one of the best teams in Europe. Our objective is to reach the final moments in a competitive manner,” he indicated.

Despite the good streak the team is going through, with three consecutive victories, Find is aware of the physical challenges they have faced. “Sometimes we lack a certain physical and mental freshness. We have reached this point in the season without the optimal state we want,” he admitted, recognizing the importance of learning from the mistakes made in load management during the season.

The absences of some players, such as center György Goloman, who is dealing with a sprained ankle, and Melvin Ejim, who will be out for personal reasons, are additional concerns for the coach. However, center Cameron Krutwig has begun to integrate into group training, which could provide significant reinforcement to the team in the near future.

With all this in mind, Hiopos Lleida faces a Valencia Basket that has proven to be a formidable rival in the league. The expectation for the match is high and the fans hope to see how the Ilerda team faces this important challenge, with the hope of continuing to add victories and strengthen its position in the standings.

FAQ

1. What is the current situation of Hiopos Lleida in the ACB?
Hiopos Lleida has had a successful first round with eight victories, equaling its best historical mark in the competition.

2. What does Gerard Find think about Valencia Basket?
Find considers Valencia Basket one of the best teams in Europe and recognizes the difficulty of the next match.

3. How has the physical condition affected the Hiopos Lleida players?
The coach has pointed out a lack of physical and mental freshness, which has been a challenge for the team in recent weeks.

4. Which Hiopos Lleida players are absent for the next match?
György Goloman and Melvin Ejim will not be able to participate in the next match due to injuries and personal reasons, respectively.

5. How important is the victory against San Pablo Burgos?
The 73-72 victory was crucial in boosting the team's confidence and morale, especially in difficult situations.

6. What is the objective of Hiopos Lleida for the match against Valencia Basket?
The objective is to compete until the end and maintain a tight match, despite the opponent's difficulty.

7. How have you evaluated Finding the first round of the season?
Find has described the first round as “very good” in terms of results, although it recognized some irregularities in the game.

8. What type of strategy does Hiopos Lleida plan for the next match?
The team will seek to take advantage of its ambition and experience to remain competitive against a strong rival.

9. How is the Hiopos Lleida squad in terms of health?
The squad has faced physical problems that affect their performance, although some players are returning to training dynamics.

10. Where can you follow the development of Hiopos Lleida in the ACB?
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