The Real Madrid coach comes out in defense of his pupil, who signed a black night against Baskonia
That Sergio Llull walks at a low moment is as evident as it does not take long to resurface. The recent experience says it, because not even the most terrible of the injuries could with the mpetu of a whole world champion. But, for now, it does not lift its head. And his coach knows it.
After the duel against Baskonia, disastrous for the youngest (zero points, -7 rating), Pablo Laso wanted to throw a cape to his pupil. “Sergio Llull knows what I think. My confidence in him is high, he is a captain of Madrid, a great player who has given nights of glory and to give many more to him. I have no doubt of Llull. The best Llull to return,” he said. , if necessary.
Llull, who stood since November for a muscle injury, returned in early January. And still has not managed to recover sensations. And his team notices it, because Campazzo's other relay at the base post is not up to par. Laprovittola against Baskonia was not even among the 12 summoned.
In the five games played in Euroleague, only before the Efes was something of the usual Llull (four triples, five assists). In the other four, including this Tuesday, 1 of 11 in triples, just eight points in total. Something more toned walks in the ACB, where against Baskonia, despite the recent defeat, he scored 23 points.
“It has been a very hard game on our part, we have been able to give defensive and offensive response, although we have lacked spark. Our third quarter has been very good and in the end in the face or cross we have won it, just as in the same circumstances we lost it 15 days ago, “Laso continued in a press conference.” We have not played a beautiful game, but I am leaving happy for the help from the stands and for the effort, desire and motivation of the players. “” We have not made a good game of basketball, but not everything was going to go wrong and we have managed to endure until the last second, “he concluded.
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