Momentum and excitement is on Perugia’s side following its victories in the decider of the quarter-final series over Verona. But the players are already back in the gym to prepare the imminent semi-final game 1 in Trento on Saturday.

“We felt the pressure too much at the start of the series – said Giovi – But then we improved along the way in the three games and that is a good sign for the coming games”. And Atanasijevic said “We want to reach the final like last year. I’m sure this team can make it. We’re strong, we proved we knew how to play again yesterday. The important thing is to believe we can, and if we all believe together we can do it”.