Zeljko Obradovic on Hapoel Tel Aviv, Bruno Fernando and new signing

Partizan will face Hapoel Tel Aviv in EuroLeague Round 7, and Zeljko Obradovic spoke ahead of the trip to Sofia.

First, Obradovic talked to the media about the upcoming opponent and their characteristics:

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“Hapoel Tel Aviv is currently the leader of the EuroLeague. They play very well, with clear ideas, both individually and as a team. They score a lot of points and always know whom to attack, and we’ve been working on those aspects. It’s a tough game, and we’ll try to give our best.”

He then commented on Partizan’s new center addition, Bruno Fernando:

“He trained. He hasn’t played in the last three games for Real Madrid, but he’s in rhythm. Yesterday he had a normal practice. When a new player arrives, you need to talk to him about some details in offense and defense. It looks quite decent.”

“My assistant coach and I had a long conversation with his national team coach, who is also a friend of mine from Spain. I still have to talk to Fernando. He needs to see this as a great opportunity and try to give his maximum. It’s a good situation both for him and for us.”

Partizan is also looking to add at least one player in the perimeter positions, and Zeljko Obradovic addressed that as well:

“We’re working on it; Zoran Savić is handling it. I can’t answer anything in advance; I’ve never done that. We are aware that we need a player in that position, so we’ll see what we can do.”