Titi Papazov: I expect our fans to support us

Levski Sofia′s head coach - Konstantin Papazov - Titi answered a couple of questions for balkanleague.net just a day before one of the team′s important games in the competition this season - against the defending BIBL champion KK Feni Industries tomorrow in Sofia. Here′s what Titi had to say:

Q: What are your expectations before the game against the Balkan League champion Feni Industries?
 
Titi Papazov: Our self-esteem is a bit down after the loss against Lukoil in Bulgaria. The game against Feni is really important, because Levski, Feni and Hapoel Tel Aviv are the three teams that are similar in Group B and exactly the direct games will be important in the end.
 
Q: You have faced Feni four times so far in the past editions of the BIBL, as each team has two wins, do you think that currently one of the sides has some even minor advantage?
 
T.P.: I think that our roster this season is maybe one idea better, but I am a bit uncertain with my team’s current performance. Feni have been playing really good in the Macedonian league this season. This is a very important moment from a psychological point of view, as until the end of the year we have the game against Feni and three more in Bulgaria, and I want to finish 2011 with four wins.
 
Q: You lost to Lukoil by 20 points, and Feni was beaten by MZT by even more, are you motivated to bounce back and show what you are really capable of?
 
T.P.: Both sides will be looking to put those losses in the past and return to the winning ways. However I think that we have one valuable asset before this game – our home court advantage.
 
Q: Speaking of home court advantage – do you expect the Levski fans to come back to the gym for this important game?
 
T.P.: Yes, I expect our fans to support us, as currently there aren’t any football games. So we will definitely be looking to take advantage from the support of our fans.
 
Q: What is your prediction for Levski – Feni?
 
T.P.: I am thinking positively, I am an optimist. But it won’t be easy at all.