"We recovered some confidence by winning on Sunday in the French League. Now we need a win in the EuroLeague, and against a big team like Monaco, it can count double in the minds. We have to give our all on both sides of the court, starting with our defense, which will then allow us to get easier shots on offense."
"Facing Monaco is more and more special... With the history we have in common, the battles in the final of the French championship, it has become almost a derby. Monaco has been playing great basketball since the beginning of the season, it's a real challenge for us to match their level."
"You have to be on a momentum and keep it, even when the schedule is busy. We are expecting a tough opposition in Villeurbanne. ASVEL will want to react in the EuroLeague in front of their public. They have high level players. There have been many great games between the two clubs in this venue. In EuroLeague, last season, it was less difficult to perform well than in the championship (because of the quota of foreigners). This time we come back with two ex-ASVEL players in our team, Elie (Okobo) and Matthew (Strazel). For them it's a special moment, of course, but we have to put aside our emotions and apply what we know best on the court."
"Of course, it is a special feeling to be back in the Astroballe, especially since it will be the first confrontation between the two teams since the final. The public, the room, the former teammates, the coaches ... I know the house well, but it should be noted that at the time of Pau-Orthez, I have already played against ASVEL in the Astroballe. It is important to note that it is an important game for us. Winning away from home in the EuroLeague is worth a lot. Each victory is decisive. We should not rely on the current results of ASVEL. It is a balanced formation, dangerous in all positions. How can we overcome the imposing presence of Youssapha Fall in the paint? Youss is dominant, we must try to tire him on pick and rolls, we know he is an essential impact player for ASVEL."
