Dalibor Ilic spoke after the fourth round of the ABA League in which FMP and Crvena Zvezda faced each other in Zeleznik.
Crvena Zvezda won 83-72. In his initial remarks after the game, Dalibor Ilic shared his impressions.
“FMP is an uncomfortable team, and we had a day to prepare with a new coach. It’s not easy, but we need to make on-the-fly corrections. The initial impression with Sfairopoulos is good, but the change has come at an awkward time for all of us. We’ll see how the team reacts in the coming period. He expects us to play faster, so we might see a different offensive approach for Crvena Zvezda.”
The power forward commented on the “eternal” derby that will be played in the EuroLeague on Thursday.
“There’s not much time for preparation as the coach has just arrived. We’ll try to meet the expectations on the fly. Against Partizan, we must start well from the beginning with a lot of energy, entering with the idea of winning. It’s essential to be aggressive and play our game.”
Ilic also discussed his injured teammate.
“Lazic is experiencing pain in the rib area, and he will undergo an MRI for a clearer picture. It’s still uncertain if he’ll be ready for the derby. He’s in pain, and it might be due to a blow; we’ll know more after the examinations,” Ilic said.