Chus Mateo: 'I'm not sure I will be the head coach during the entire series' / News - Basketnews.com

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With Pablo Laso being unable to return to his head coaching duties, Real Madrid will be guided by his assistant, Chus Mateo - at least in the upcoming ACB finals against FC Barcelona, starting Monday, June 13.

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Ahead of Game 1, the news of Laso being in good health, recovering from a heart infarction, "is the most important thing," according to Mateo.

"I wouldn't be able to tell you for sure if I'll be coaching through the entire series. Pablo is fine, regardless of whether or not he is for a game, he will continue being with us," he added.

Regarding the finals, the Madrid-born coach admitted that the team is currently going through one of its best moments.

"The two teams have fought to be here, we are two of the best squads in Europe," Mateo commented.

Center Edy Tavares acknowledges that Madrid has had many ups and downs, along with some very hard blows.

"Many players were injured, but reaching the final proves that we have been able to lift our heads and seek the path to victory. The most important thing is that we are in the final, and we will try to play the best basketball possible", Tavares said.

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