/nginx/o/2021/10/11/14132021t1h906f.jpg?fit=%2C&ssl=1 "The “Žalgiris” team represented by the archer hires a new coach – Basketball")
Žalgiris fired head coach Martin Schiller on Friday and it was known that the 54-year-old Zdovcs would take over the leadership of the team as soon as the formalities of the contract were completed.
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The press service of the club reports that a contract with a Slovenian specialist has been concluded until the end of the season.
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“Žalgiris was interested in me. What more to think about here? It is Euroleague,” the Slovenian commented on taking office. “I used to have two or three offers from Euroleague clubs, but I had to refuse them, because at that time I had a job in another club. Working for Žalgiris is a great opportunity. I have a lot of thoughts in my mind now, because there is a lot of new information that must be mastered. “
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“It is understandable that no matter how much money Žalgiris has, what players play on this team, you have to win all matches. That’s right, and I know that. I’m happy and honored to be here,” adds the Slovenian.
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Zdovcs “Žalgiris” will not immediately start a radical change: “It’s not easy for one to jump into the team at this stage of the season. I come to the club alone, without additional helpers who know my basketball philosophy. I know some players, but we don’t have much time for training. Yesterday played the Lithuanian championship matches, and tomorrow we go to the Euroleague duel. We do not have time. “
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Zdovcs also explained that he is a supporter of the team game, who likes defense. The specialist confirmed that one of the most important aspects of “Žalgiris” game will be the aggressive game.
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“Everything is very simple. You have to be aggressive, you have to find a free person, less drift. I see a lot of drift. We have to help each other in defense, never giving up and not stopping,” says the coach. “Sometimes I tell players, ‘Don’t rest in defense, rest in attack.'”
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Zdovcs has managed several European clubs and also the Slovenian men’s basketball team from 2008 to 2009. Last season, he was the head coach of the French Premier League team “Metropolitains 92”.
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The archer played for the Slovenian coach in the “Spartak” team in St. Petersburg from 2011 to 2013.
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“Žalgiris” Sunday game against Klaipeda “Neptunas” in Lithuanian championship was led by Schiller’s assistant Arne Voltmans.
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In the pre-season, “Žalgiris” did not win any games and started the Euroleague season with losses against St. Petersburg’s “Zenit” and Wilberban ASVEL.
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