Friendly matches in Turkey with Besiktas and Anadolu Efes showed the progress of team play CSKA Natalia Furaeva, vice-president of the army basketball club, told .
Previously, CSKA played friendly matches in Turkey, in which they won victories over Besiktas (94:85) and Anadolu Efes (88:71). On March 1, the Army team will face Zenit on the road in the VTB United League match.
— The main goal was to maintain the pace of the game. But since we play a lot with Russian teams, of course, it was interesting to understand our level on the international stage. The Turkish teams were not at full strength due to the absence of national team players, but we also played without our main playmaker Casper Ware, as well as without another guard we were targeting.
In the end, the trip was a success, the players changed the environment and basked in the sun a little, and showed their progress as a game team. There is a redistribution of roles depending on the conditions current. Nikita Kurbanov is involved in the game, young people play a bigger role and leaders are identified. And victories are always pleasant and give optimism and motivation.
— In general, did you show a good level during international friendly matches?
— The level is normal, but there is always something to achieve.
— CSKA maintains its level in the Euroleague. SO?
– I wouldn’t say that. Our level was annual – reaching the Final Four. At what level exactly now? It is impossible to draw such conclusions based on two matches with incomplete squads. In addition, the competition in the Euroleague is now also tight, and many teams compete with a difference of one or two wins. We are still competing in the country and only the season results will show who is at what level. That’s the beauty of sport.
— Which guard is CSKA targeting?
“We will let you know right away how the signing will take place,” Furaeva told the correspondent.
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Source : MatchTV
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