Barcelona visits Panathinaikos with its roster affected by injuries, and Aleksander Sekulic wants other players to take advantage of the opportunity in Athens. \u201cConsidering the problems we have with the roster, it\u2019s not the greatest moment for us,\u201d Sekulic said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the Barcelona coach sees an opportunity: \u201cI believe it\u2019s a good time for some other players to step up, play against a good team and show what we are capable of doing when we are bleeding a little bit.\u201d Olivier Nkamhoua stressed the importance of handling Panathinaikos\u2019 physicality: \u201cWe have to play our own game and not get rattled by their physicality and intensity. It\u2019s always possible to win.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Finnish forward summed up Barcelona\u2019s mentality: \u201cIt has to be next man up. Everyone has to stay ready for when it\u2019s their time, whether that means playing at the four or the five.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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