Speaking about the referee’s decisions in the match, Ataman said, “We saw that the balls we had were given to Barcelona. Some deliberate foul decisions were surprising to us. If these are mistakes, they are huge mistakes. Despite this, we achieved a great victory. I think this victory will give us confidence for the future.” ” said.
Expressing his views on losing 5 times in the first 8 games they played in Europe, Ataman said, “We played very well in Monaco, too. The match was gone. There were injury problems. Larkin’s injury is known, but Beaubois did not play in the last 3 games. Rotation was narrowed. We expanded our rotation with the participation of Dunston. He did a great job in defense today. We changed a strategy. We used Clyburn at number 4 from time to time. We continue on our way. The important thing is the end of the road. All Europe knows who has been where in the last 3 years. That’s why We’re comfortable. No problem.” used the phrases.
Ergin Ataman, when asked about the referee’s decisions, said, “It is impossible for me to make a clear comment on this matter. It would cost me 15 thousand euros in a period when the euro was increasing. Consider this as the press.” made its assessment.
Stating that they are working on defense, Ataman said, “We have 3 very critical new players. We are trying to include them in the system. I think we will get better every week. We had a very important meeting with the defense team this week. We will fix it. When we do the defense well, it is difficult to be stopped in the offensive. We are a team.” expressed an opinion.
HARD REACTION TO JASIKEVICIUS
Ergin Ataman reacted to Barcelona’s Lithuanian head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius for the words he said to his assistants at the end of the match.
“I will call Ergin Ataman to ask if Larkin will play,” Jasikevicius said in a statement. Stating that he made a statement, Ataman used the following statements:
“Saras didn’t call last night, but I’m waiting for an apology call tonight. After the game, I shook hands with him and walked up to my assistant coaches and said, ‘You captured our training very well.’ “This is a very serious accusation. Saras is my good friend. We also work together at the Europa League Coaches Association. I invite Saras to prove it. We have not condescended to such a thing for a single day here, we will not. Saras.” If he proves it, I will resign from the head coaching position of this team. If you can’t prove it, you will either apologize to my assistant coaches for walking against you after the match or you will resign from the Europa League Coaches Association. Give a message to Saras. He always sends that message. I don’t like him at all.”
Ergin Ataman stated that Shane Larkin’s preparation and treatment process continues and they want to train this player for the Olympiakos match, which will be held in Istanbul 2 weeks later.
JASIKEVICIUS: “I EXPECTED MORE MOTIVATION FROM MY PLAYERS”
Barcelona Head Coach Sarunas Jasikevicius said that his players did not show the fight they expected.
Congratulating Anadolu Efes on their victory, Jasikevicius said, “As a coach, I have to take responsibility. I saw that some of my changes and tactics did not work. I expected more motivation from my players. We were at the home of the champion team and we had to play accordingly. We missed some easy shots at important moments. Lessons from them. We have to take it out.” expressed his opinion