Besiktas Head Coach Dusan Alimpijevic Emphasizes Time After Barcelona Match
Speaking after the defeat against Barcelona, Besiktas head coach Dusan Alimpijevic stated that they are trying to establish their system due to having 10 new players in the roster.
Following Besiktas's 95-82 away defeat to Barcelona in the third week of the EuroLeague, head coach Dusan Alimpijevic evaluated the team's current situation at the post-match press conference.
Dissatisfaction with Defensive Performance
Stating in his post-match remarks that they were not at the desired level of defensive resistance, the Serbian coach expressed that this match would go down as one of their poor defensive nights.
Expressing that the opposing team generated too many possessions, the experienced coach conveyed that they could not reflect the expected performance in one-on-one plays on the court and struggled to respond to physical play.
New Squad Reconstruction and Adaptation Process
Pointing out that establishing a system with 10 newly added players requires time, Alimpijevic emphasized that the EuroLeague is an extremely ruthless organization in this context.
He stated that they will continue to work intensively to find a way out of this challenging process and will make efforts to eliminate their shortcomings.
Fan Support and the Impact of Injuries
Saying that they listened to the call of the black-and-white fans in the stands, Alimpijevic expressed that the fans supporting the team even on bad days makes the Besiktas community special.
Noting that they could not utilize certain players due to injuries and various reasons within the team, the coach added that they are in great need of fresh players, especially during double-match weeks.