The new red and white coach comments on the technical change and sets the first priorities: recovering condition and preparing for the match in Belgrade
In the aftermath of Ettore Messina’s sudden farewell – a step backwards after a complicated start and three consecutive knockouts between the championship and the Euroleague – Olimpia Milano handed over the technical leadership to Peppe Poeta, who returned in the summer with a three-year agreement and was indicated as the natural heir of his predecessor.
“I respect Messina’s decision”
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The former playmaker, now in his first experience as head coach, welcomed the investiture with clear words to Sky Sport’s microphones: “I respect Messina’s decision. I am excited and full of enthusiasm for this new adventure”. Let’s look immediately at the pitch, however, because Poeta also analyzed the state of the group: “The physical condition of the various players is different, there is no homogeneity from this point of view. Now we are ‘recovering’ someone”.
head to Maccabi already
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There will be no time to settle in: tomorrow at 6pm, in the setting of the Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade, Olimpia will face Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Euroleague, a baptism of fire for the new head coach. And Poeta does not hide the value of the opponent: “They are a strong team, they have great offensive potential and they run a lot.” Meanwhile, Messina – at the helm of the club since 2019 and also President of Basketball Operations – will remain as personal advisor to president Leo Dell’Orco. One page closes, another opens: now it’s up to Poeta to lead Milan out of the storm.
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