Fortitudo Bologna, Cucci “First salvation, then let’s examine what occurs…”

Valerio Cucci (27 years, 2.02) wing / middle of the Fortitudo Kigili Bolognahe was a visitor of Vitamina F, this system of Radio Nettuno Bologna Uno, and answered a collection of questions concerning the A2 season that the staff is already going through.

novitiate “We’re a totally new group inbuilt a really quick time. The Tremendous Cup was troublesome resulting from very arduous athletic coaching, and the outcomes got here late. I have not digested Cento’s defeat because it was not his victory however our defeat. The final two races, then again, have witnessed the truth that we at the moment are very nicely.”

setting. “Regardless of being a brand new group, I get alongside nicely with everybody. Fantinelli and Aradori, who’ve been right here for years, assist introduce us to the world of Fortitudo.”

Arrival in Bologna. “Taking part in with Fortitudo has all the time been a bit dream within the drawer. It was a window that all of a sudden opened whereas he was underneath contract with Scafati. Sadly then, actually, happily I’d say at this level, they did not need to verify me, and so I gladly took this chance that introduced itself nearly by likelihood. Being right here in Bologna, my second metropolis, can be a dream”.

Serie A favourite. “The A2 collection is probably the most troublesome championship in Italy. There are numerous groups that may compete, together with surprises like Scafati final yr. The favorites in the intervening time are Cremona, Treviglio, Udine and Cantù. We’re there, with out strain, however by working arduous we are able to do nicely.”

Fortitude targets. “We do not have a set purpose. The primary is to remain within the class, the second might be to take a look at the play-off window after which every part might be in movement. The purpose is constructed day after day with work within the health club.”

A judgment on the coach. “His resume speaks for itself. He is aware of rather a lot about basketball and returning to Bologna might be a possibility to relaunch himself. He returned to the sport. In our first chat in July, I discovered a quite simple individual, joyful to have- me in a gaggle. There’s a good relationship, I respect him as a coach and simply by attending to know one another we may get some satisfaction.”

What are you able to carry to this staff? “I can carry mentality to Fortitudo. Final yr with Scafati was an unbelievable championship; We did not begin as favourites, however we legitimized first place from the primary duo ball in San Severo. It was a fairy story, two distinctive years. Additionally right here in Bologna I wish to carry this self-discipline and want to reach with the precise mentality till the top of the championship.”

And fan “They’re distinctive, they offer you that magnetism that permits you to really feel the love they’ve for this shirt. They haven’t requested for outcomes, however self-discipline, dedication and most respect for the shirt. I can guarantee you that it’ll occur, and I hope that it’ll already be seen from our first releases of the season. I do know there’s a good relationship, however we’ve to be those to take care of it and construct it day-after-day. I actually must thanks for the love you present and it is good to know that persons are near us.”

First recreation away from residence. “The victory in San Severo is value 4 factors. It’s a troublesome discipline, wherein many groups will lose factors. We carry with us the flexibility to impose our recreation even exterior with out struggling the opponent, whereas we must enhance in rebounds. I believe it is physiological; now it’s troublesome to discover a dominant staff. However proper now it is solely well worth the two factors, so I might somewhat play badly like towards Chiusi and win, than play nicely and lose like Cento.”