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Those of Ibon Navarro have plenty of reasons to be more than satisfied by the work done during the last weeks.
Despite not having qualified for the Copa del Rey, the university students, currently in eighth place, now focus all their hopes on remaining in playoff positions.
However, the university technician confesses to be proud of having shown sufficient quality to play the tournament.
"I remember we said that what we wanted was to be in the Copa del Rey and we deserved it, another thing is that we do not go.
But we have managed to deserve it. "
Ibon Navarro admits the importance of being among the first positions although he emphasizes that maintaining that eighth place is not an obligation.
"I do not think that today our obligation is to hold the eighth place.
We have to follow the same line that we have taken so far.
The important thing is to be among the top eight in day 34. We want to be good always and compete, and that allows us to win. "
The Murcian coach, aware of the importance of achieving good results in the last three games before the break, recognizes that this is a great opportunity to keep his playoff options intact.
"These three games of the second round before the Cup break are very important because they score a lot and strange results are produced due to the mood of the teams."
In spite of its importance, the technician discards that it is key for the future.
"I give a lot of importance to what may happen in these next three weeks, but I do not think it's key.
I think that being good is going to allow you to win a game that you do not expect or if you're wrong you're going to lose some game that you should still compete better.
If we are good we can compete all three games and if we do, we can win all three games. "
Ibon Navarro analyzes the situation of the whole with special emphasis on the quality that exceeds the staff of the Iberostar Tenerife despite the losses this weekend.
"The only casualty that seems to be safe is Akognon's and Nico Richotti's.
The others will all come.
I am worried about the solidity of the base position, I am worried about Allen, Ponitka, two threees who will give us many problems, the combination of both and even with Kostas that gives them size, shot and verticality ".
The technician concludes by emphasizing the ease of the Canaries to show their good play on the court.
"It's a very strong team, I think they're going to give us a lot of problems because they have a lot of weapons and a lot of game records. Controlling their open field is going to be very important because when they run they are very comfortable."
Fotis Katsikaris, former coach of the Murcian team, and current coach of Iberostar Tenerife, returns this Sunday to what was his home for two seasons.
Ibon Navarro confesses that the incorporation of this to the Canarian team has brought a greater tactical background to the team.
"On a defensive level they keep things they already had.
Fostis has given them more vigor, they have a wealth of systems, the entrance of Kostas has given them something they did not have.
It is a very orderly team with a lot of tactical baggage. "
The match against Iberostar Tenerife will be played on Sunday 28 at the Palace of Sports of Murcia at 12:30 and will be broadcast by Movistar + (DIAL 192).
Source: UCAM Murcia CB
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