Final preparations in the national teams of Israel and Serbia for the meeting tonight (Tuesday, 22:00) in the fourth round of the European Championship.
The two national teams held their final training sessions this morning.
In Serbia, center Nikola Milotinov, who landed just yesterday in Prague, trained and may get first minutes in the tournament.
And Anja Marinkovic (abdominal pain) will continue to be absent.
In Israel, a full squad is at the disposal of Guy Goodes who will hope to see a dramatic improvement in defense from his players.
Jacob Meir, Prague
After the final training session, Guy Panini referred to the big star of the Serbs, Nikola Jokic: "I don't know how we will stop him, I don't think there is anyone who knows how to stop him. I wish it was just Jokic, there is a battery of stars there. We will have to try to disturb them, Stopping them. It's not just stopping Jokic because if we stop him and everyone else scores 10-15 points, then we'll also be in trouble. We have to somehow try to stop them, control the pace and also make big moves. In games like this you have to do big things to win."
Jacob Meir, Prague
The veteran forward also commented on Danny Avdia's situation: "Danny needs to do the simple things to enter the game like he did in the first two days, and not look for confidence in virtuosic things. He is still a 21-year-old boy, he has a lot on his shoulders, we will help him."
On the other side, Vasilija Micic said: "We are playing against a team with a European style that plays smart. I like the new generation of Israel, this game should be taken seriously and I hope the result will be similar to our previous games. We are experienced enough not to underestimate and know that in every game You have to be focused."
Micic.
Not underestimating the value of Israel, photo: FIBA
The wonderful Serbian coach also commented on Avdia: "I really like his development as a player. He has a great character and he proved it. I don't think the fact that this is a private derby for him will affect him, maybe it will only give him more motivation."
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