The national team had its last training under the management of head coach Ergin Ataman in Arena Riga, where the match will be played. Crescent-Stars performed a shooting practice in the press-open section of the training, which focused on tactical organizations.
After the last training session before the Latvia game, national basketball players Shane Larkin and Cedi Osman answered the questions of the press.
Larkin: “It will be a big game for us”
Stating that they are ready to meet, Larkin said, “We feel good. We are getting better every day. It will be a big game for us. He will play in front of a Latvian audience. We have to be aggressive and fight. I hope we will be the winners.” used the phrases.
Stating that he is in good physical condition, the 29-year-old playmaker said, “I had a long season. I’m so excited. I am really happy to have had this opportunity. I will try to put out my best game.‘ he said.
Emphasizing that Latvia is a very good team, Shane Larkin said, “They play together in defense and offense. We have to play our best. If we fight well on the field, I think we have a good chance of winning.‘ he commented.
Speaking about the 2022 European Championship, the national player said, “Frankly, we aim to win a medal. We will go match by match. We should focus on this. We have to improve ourselves in every game. We must be aggressive. I think we have a big chance if we get the little details right that will determine the outcome of the competitions.” made its assessment.
Cedi Osman: “We trust ourselves”
Emphasizing that they will face a tough fight, Cedi Osman said, “We are a good team. We are confident. We will be on the pitch to win this game. We will do our best.‘ he said.
Mentioning the importance of the game they will play against Serbia at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall on Sunday, August 28 after the Latvia game, Cedi said, “We want to win the Latvia game and meet our audience on Sunday and leave the Serbian match with a win. Our biggest expectation is that our fans fill the hall. It will be a great fight.” he concluded by saying
