Olimpia Milano is enjoying a great run with four straight wins in the EuroLeague. Assistant coach Peppe Poeta led the team in the last two victories, as head coach Ettore Messina was out with the flu.
Following the latest win, Poeta’s successful leadership has led to questions about him potentially becoming the head coach next season. In his post-game comments, he shared his thoughts on the team’s strong performance, his coaching strategy, and his great respect for Messina.
🙏 Supporting a Legend
When asked about his future role, Poeta made his current mission clear. He explained that his main goal this year is to support head coach Ettore Messina and help him finish his coaching career in Milan in the best way possible, like the legend he is.
🙌 A Team Effort and Amazing Fans
Poeta was thrilled with the team’s win over Olympiacos. “I’m incredibly happy for the boys because they played an incredible game, with impressive intensity for 40 minutes,” he said. He praised the players for controlling the game’s pace and shooting with confidence against one of the toughest defenses in the league. He also gave a special thanks to the home crowd, saying their energy was a huge help.
🎯 Smart Moves in a Tight Finish
Poeta also shared some details about the final, decisive minutes of the game. When Olympiacos put both Vezenkov and Peters on the court, a move they don’t often use, he focused the team’s strategy on defense. He highlighted the fantastic defensive work of Ricci and Bolmaro, which allowed Milano to create one-on-one plays on offense. Poeta noted that these adjustments were key to securing two important home wins.
