There was a time when Sassari and Reggio Emilia competed for the Scudetto or the Super Cup. On the other hand, Sunday at the PalaBigi will be a fundamental match in the fight not to relegate.
The Emilians are last at 6 points, the biancoblù are at an altitude of 10, with only two points ahead of the penultimate place and anxieties exceed the infinitesimal hopes of catching the Final 8 of the Italian Cup with two victories and a series of favorable results.
It is precisely on an emotional level that the biggest question mark persists , because Bucchi's team has not yet found a leader who can lead them through difficult moments and this brings out the technical gaps in the group. Especially when the rotations are shortened, as against Brescia, where Treier and Dowe played 4 and 13 minutes respectively in a match that lasted 45 minutes with extra time.
Coach Piero Bucchi is aware of the delicate moment : «It will be a difficult match, we are angry not about the performance but about the result achieved against Brescia. We've always worked well and we're continuing to do so, the lads give everything and are aware of how important it would be to snatch a win from Reggio, who is back from the great race against Pesaro. They have a roster that certainly doesn't reflect the standings, they have recovered players, they have included important pieces, they have talent and quality ».