Among other things, three talents from the second team were brought into the squad. Nihad Djedovic could live with the defeat. “Honestly, we’re not disappointed,” said the captain, adding: “We knew it would be difficult for the team here. Luckily the young players got a few minutes and played well.” Despite the 75:106 (30:49) defeat, Munich are still second with 38:14 points.
Sports Director Baiesi speaks of “Load Management”
Sports director Daniele Baiesi justified the decision with the numerous pauses with these words: “In view of this unprecedented schedule and the short rotation that we have had to play with for some time now, we are facing completely new challenges in load management.”
The tight program of Bayern basketball players continues
The Munich team qualified for the quarter-finals of the Euroleague for the second time in a row on Friday evening with a clear victory over Red Star Belgrade (82:57). The program stays tough. Bayern play at Fenerbahce Istanbul on Monday, at Anadolu Istanbul on Wednesday, at Real Madrid on Friday and in Giessen on Sunday.
