Generalized low mood in the surroundings of the Spanish selection and unrest among their fans after the defeats against Latvia y Belgium in the previous phase of European Championship 2025. Not so much because of their importance for the classification, since to seal his pass it could be enough to win his two games against the weak Slovakiaas for the disturbing sensations who has left a team that seems not giving him the talent and experience to compete face to face with anyone as he has done in recent years.
The concern is capital five months before Spain risks its presence in the Olympic Gamesthe event of the year in world sport, in the Pre-Olympic that Valencia will host from July 2 to 7, in which they wait Lebanon y Angola In the first phase, and possibly the Finland of Lauri Markkanenthe NBA’s Bahamas o Poland in the second. And only one will get his ticket to Paris. The alarm is real.
Scariolo does not hide his concern
The Spanish coach, Sergio Scariolois the first who does not hide that unease: “I do not leave with different feelings compared to what I have been observing every day with our teams and players, It doesn’t mean that I don’t have some concern.. We are all aware of our transitional historical moment after the departure of very important players in recent years, and We have to commit to seeking all possible resources to maintain our competitiveness as high as possible.“he explained at a press conference after the defeats against Latvia and Belgium.
We have to commit to seeking all possible resources to maintain our competitiveness as high as possible.
Sergio Scariolo (Spanish coach)
The Italian coach asked his players to face future commitments fight to have more minutes in their current teams and thus gain experience and competitiveness. “I am very clear about the scenario, but at the same time I encourage the players not to accept it, to rebel and cstrive to improve to have more prominence in their teams, so that they return with more confidence and more experience. “That’s the only way to grow,” she said.
Recover weight loss
And that nine of the 13 players who have been in this Qualification window for the European Championship 2025 They were part of the team that won the European 2022but to see the glass half full it would be worth remembering the weight absences certainly have diminished the team’s competitiveness. The dark clouds could partly dissipate with the return of some important players absent in this last call and who could considerably alleviate this deficit of experience, minutes and confidence.
Lorenzo Brown and Brizuela dcelebrating the conquest of the 2022 European Championship with Spain.
Some, as the coach acknowledged when making the call public, requested not to be called for physical reasons, in case of Juan Núñez, Álex Abrines, Sergio Llull, Willy Hernangómez o Lorenzo Brownthese last two heroes in the continental championship won in 2022. And others like Santi Aldamain the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies, or Usman Garubaon the Warriors’ linked team in the G-League, were also unavailable now.
A plus of talent and experience
All of them, if their physical condition allows it, They have shown their willingness to be and will play with Spain in the Valencia Pre-Olympic. The poise that can bring Lorenzo BrownMaccabi base, the experience of the azulgranas Willy and Abrines or the madridista Llullthe unstoppable growth of Juan Nunezbasis of the German Ratiopharm, the versatility of Aldama and the energy of Garuba They could give extra talent and maturity to the team, which also hopes that in these five months players like Ricky Rubio o Juancho Hernangómez They can take the possible shape at Barça and Panathinaikos, respectively.
Santi Aldama, in a match at the last World Cup with the Spanish team.
Spain is going to need “all possible resources” as the coach recognizes, facing a poisoned Pre-Olympic. Yes, he will play it at home and supported by the Valencian fans, but that being important is not synonymous with anything. In fact, In the four Pre-Olympics prior to the Tokyo Olympics, the four hosts were eliminated. Warning for mariners.
A poisoned Pre-Olympic
Lebanon y Angola They should not be an obstacle for Spain would pass as leader of Group A. But in the semifinals they would face the second in Group B that makes up Poland, Finland and Bahamas. And there the real difficulties will begin. Poland was fifth in the last European, the Finland of Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz), who always made it very difficult lately, and the surprising Bahamasled by three NBA stars, will be the big obstacles. In just four days Spain will have to beat two of them in a life or death match.
The Bahamas players hug each other after beating Argentina and qualifying for the Olympic Qualifiers.
Bahamasa priori, will be the rival to beat due to the presence in its ranks of two Bahamians and NBA stars such as DeAndre Ayton, center for the Blazers, and Buddy Hieldshooting guard for the Sixers, in addition to the nationalized Eric Gordon, shooting guard for the Suns, whose mother is of Bahamian descent. They have already demonstrated their power leaving Argentina out of the Games after defeating her on the albiceleste court by 75-82 in the final match of the Olympic Prequalifying Tournament. Gordon (17), Hield (17) y Ayton (10+21) They neutralized the great game of Campazzo (14 points and 17 assists), Deck (21 points and 6 rebounds).
Spain seeks its seventh Games in a row
Spainpresent in the last six Olympic Games (hasn’t failed since Atlanta 1996), aspires to be in the Paris Games with France (hostess), Japon, South Sudan, Australia, Germany (world champion), Serbia, Canada and the United States, teams already classified. In just six days (July 2 to 7) his presence will be at stake. Not being there would be a setback with unpredictable consequences in this process of historical transition. of Spanish basketball. The alarm ahead of the Pre-Olympic is more than justified.
2024-02-26 17:29:34
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