Boniciolli’s winger has no doubts: “Me and the Old Wild West are simply stronger now”
At the beginning of February he seemed to have his bags ready, but at the beginning of May he was an indispensable man for the Apu Old Wild West. We are talking about Marco Giuri, best in the field for posting in the home match with Scafati and decisive in several matches of this beautiful Juventus spring. Just to confirm that in sport, and basketball is no exception, there are moments from “Sliding doors” and it is essential to make the right decision at the right time.
Giuri, criticism rained down on her at the end of January, she was the scapegoat of the crisis. How much did that bother you?
“It’s not that it bothered me, it pushed me to give more, also because in that period between injuries and Covid the team was losing. It was a difficult moment for the whole group, the scapegoat was found in me ».
In the spring, however, we are seeing the real Giuri. What has changed?
“Nothing. The form is always the same, as well as the relationship with the teammates and the club. On a personal level there has been a recovery, as for the whole team. Individual performances go hand in hand with those of the team ».
The clear impression is that the APU is constantly growing. Confirmation?
«Yes, we are an average young team, unlike others. We have greater room for growth, and the improvements can be seen visibly ».
Sunday go to Forlì. What game do you expect?
«We know each other well by now, it is the team we have faced several times. The Romagnoli come from two very convincing successes with Tortona and Turin, they will not be those of Udine. They have grown up and have recovered some injuries. I foresee a tough challenge ».
You have faced all the big A2 at least twice between league and cup. What is its ranking?
«Turin and Naples have an A1 series physicality. But we can also play it with them ».
Where does Udine rank?
«I am not indicating a specific position, I am just saying that we are able to annoy all the opponents. Then anything can happen in the play-offs ».
Will talent, physical condition or experience count more in the playoffs?
«With the same values, physical condition and experience make the difference. I put talent a step below, because in the playoffs for a good 60-70% it counts how you present yourself physically. Everything else comes later ».