Following a decisive 110-67 victory over VL Pesaro at the Memorial Ford, Virtus Bologna head coach Alex Mumbrù and young forward Francesco Ferrari addressed the media to evaluate their squad’s current trajectory during the preseason build-up.
Mumbrù Assesses Defensive Focus and First-Half Lulls
Speaking to club channels after the match, Virtus Bologna coach Alex Mumbrù offered a candid assessment of his team’s performance in Pesaro. According to reports from Eurocourt.it and Bologna Press, the Spanish tactician pointed to a sluggish start before the break as a primary area for growth.
“Primo tempo così così, è anche vero che venivamo da un’altra partita due giorni fa,” Mumbrù said, highlighting the heavy workload of playing another fixture just 48 hours prior. “Non abbiamo iniziato come volevamo, dobbiamo imparare.”
Mumbrù noted that the defensive intensity dropped below acceptable standards during the opening twenty minutes, leaving the team vulnerable. “Nel secondo tempo abbiamo trovato il nostro ritmo: il problema del primo tempo è stata la difesa, non eravamo concentrati,” he explained. Despite the shortcomings, the head coach acknowledged that while multiple tactical aspects require fine-tuning, the team faces a tight window before official competitions begin.
Ferrari Emphasizes Pace and Conditioning
Young forward Francesco Ferrari echoed his coach’s sentiments regarding the slow start, while underlining the positive adjustments made after halftime.
“All’inizio siamo stati un po’ lenti, infatti, non abbiamo approcciato bene il primo tempo,” Ferrari stated. “Poi dopo quando siamo rientrati dagli spogliatoi abbiamo giocato un buon secondo tempo.”
The forward believes the preseason schedule is serving its exact purpose.
Next Steps on the Preseason Calendar
With the comprehensive win at Pesaro secured, Virtus Bologna turns its attention to a final preparatory fixture against Maxima Roma. This upcoming test arrives directly ahead of the Italian Supercoppa, which marks the first major official trophy battle of the domestic basketball season.
Ferrari noted that these friendly encounters are crucial benchmarks for measuring collective readiness. As the club finalizes its tactical preparations in Bologna, both players and staff aim to convert the lessons learned in Pesaro into immediate execution on the court.
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