Baskonia with reserves shown in red

The team is struggling with a slump after the cup and a seven-game losing streak in the Euroleague, the scourge of injuries and the domestic competition...

Baskonia and reserve in red

The team is struggling to overcome a post-World Cup slump with a seven-game losing streak in the EuroLeague, injuries and a heightened focus on domestic competition.

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With the King's Cup already in the rearview mirror and the epidemic of accumulated injuries, Baskonia is experiencing a critical moment between the Euroleague and the ECB League.

Post-copper channel and wound collection

Paolo Calbiati's team has accumulated a number of injuries.which according to the analysis of analystsIt may have to do with relief after the cup success, Roberto Arillaga said.“I see Calbiati fighting to keep the team moving forward.When we face GironaI think he is more dedicated than Burgos.”

Carlos Pérez de Arrilúcia put the decline into context: "After the peak of Copa del Rey success, the post-Cup valley can have a specific argument. I believe that now there is a rebuilding task by the team, the coach and the club."

Physical difficulty: about 60 games and the reserve is red

"It's close to April. Between April and April, the team played almost 60 games. Multiply by three or four training sessions a week and we will meet some requirements," Juanjo Brizuela said.

He added that this is not an excuse, but a reality: "It's a spare moment where the team's energy and physique starts to burn, I think that sometimes the legs don't give you".

Recovery, prevention and small goals

Brizuela laid out the priorities: “There are two important things: trying to get the players to recover so that they can perform at their best in the next challenge.

As for the ACB, he was clear: "The league, I don't know if the goal isn't to finish last; in the current circumstances, the challenge now is to inject enthusiasm and very specific, very small goals into the team, especially so that it can compete better in the ACB."

Euroleague as a tedious procedure

Carlos Perez of Arrilucea explained the change in scenario: "Starting in January, the air in the EuroLeague will change a little ... teams that really aspire to the majors will no longer be caught on waivers."

Regarding the seven game losing streak, he noted that: "The reality of the Euros this year is that Baskonia has got the virus; now you're further away than you've been in a long time. The Euros now, I think, is stressful, how to get rid of it and, to make matters worse, it will beat you in front of the right games."

Galbiati credit and measuring stick

Pérez de Arrilucea recalled: "Let's not forget that the club gave a coach who reached the final of the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey and won the second league title... I'm talking about Neven Spahija. Anything can happen."And the team building model."

Search for the identity and pattern of 15

Juanjo Brizuela appreciates this project.“This year the club is trying to have a team identity, a game identity and a style that can communicate in a real way with other transatlantic teams.”He emphasized the current need:“The challenge now in this new world is to have a squad of 15. Baskonia were fair. I think the commitment to substitution and the commitment to strengthening has been evident.”

Youth opportunities and empowerment

Carlos Perez of Arilúcia saw the injuries as a window: "Injuries seem to me to be a window of opportunity for other players. The most obvious reason, Howard's loss is now Koby Simmons... Jesse Edwards has piercing power."De Omoruyi: "He should earn bread with a contract until the end of the season."

Brizuela agreed about the new situation: "There is a window of opportunity. The case of Simmons, a window of opportunity for the new guy, Edwards. We're going to see things that can give us a little bit of excitement."

The Quarry Boys: Illusion with Caution

Roberto Arrillaga asked about the 2007/2008 generation.Pérez de Arrilucea advises: "Let the children study and cross their fingers that they will not go to an American university; You must be very careful with them, you must take care of them and show them that they are an important part of the future development of the club, and do not create false expectations."

Brizuela was blunt: "Leave the kids alone. They have two challenges at the moment: the Spanish youth league and then the promotion phase. I think we should leave them alone."He warned of the reality of the market: "The numbers that are already being processed for next year are incredible. Young players to the tune of $1,000,000... It's crazy."