Injury Updates and Team Status

Pallacanestro Forlì 2.015 is currently facing a challenging period marked by injuries to key players. General Manager Renato Pasquali provided an update on the status of Aradori, Gaspardo, and Harper.

“To set it mildly, we can say that we are not going through a happy period. At the moment we should recover Aradori: the control ultrasound showed an improvement in his condition and therefore the possibility of seeing him again in training. For Gaspardo, who underwent a second CT scan and MRI, despite there being a clear improvement we must be more cautious: inflammation persists which still does not allow him to train with the team, even if there are no fractures. As for Harper, unfortunately for a week he has only been doing physiotherapy, water work and exercise cycling. The tests showed a reduction in bone edema and an improvement, but some pain still persists after training or the match and for this reason he is still unable to offer continuity to his weekly work like everyone else, he needs a longer period of treatments and work separately to try to recover completely, especially in view of the end-of-season commitments that await us.”

Renato Pasquali, General Manager, Pallacanestro Forlì 2.015

Pasquali indicated that neither Gaspardo nor Harper are expected to be available for Wednesday’s game against Brindisi, emphasizing the club’s cautious approach to avoid prolonging recovery times. The team hopes to have them back for the away match in Cividale on March 8.

Addressing Recent Performance and Roster Changes

The team has faced difficulties this season, prompting adjustments to the roster. Pasquali acknowledged the challenges and outlined the steps taken to improve the team’s performance.

“I confirm that the company is going through a remarkably difficult moment, and there is no point in denying it. Last summer, choices were made that today are not meeting expectations and we have therefore tried to intervene in the running: we have changed the role of an American, given up an excellent player like Allen and inserted Bossi into the Italian package, demonstrating the desire of the club and the Foundation to remedy an evidently difficult situation. It was not easy to intervene, given that the market offered little. Despite this, we believe we have done everything possible to improve the team. Unfortunately, the current situation doesn’t help us, although it must be recognized that a month and a half ago the team had found balance and rhythm, before the injuries that are penalizing us today.”

Renato Pasquali, General Manager, Pallacanestro Forlì 2.015

Club Climate and Fan Support

Pasquali addressed concerns about the atmosphere surrounding the club, calling for unity and support from fans and the community.

“In ten years of history, statistically speaking, a poor season like this can happen. It also happens to Euroleague or Serie A teams. If one season out of ten goes badly, the goodness of the work and economic efforts of the Foundation can still be underlined, which has always respected its commitments and has often gone beyond economic forecasts in order to remain faithful to the objectives set… Today, what is especially worrying is the climate surrounding the club, which is different from what we expected: instead of supporting the team, we are trying above all to identify the culprits. The culprits exist, but they are passing figures; Pallacanestro Forlì and the passion of the people of Forlì for basketball remain and It’s a capital that belongs to the city of Forlì. At this moment it would be more useful to understand how to support the team. The criticisms are legitimate, but the widespread negativity about every company initiative doesn’t help anyone.”

Renato Pasquali, General Manager, Pallacanestro Forlì 2.015

Looking Ahead: Future of the Club and GM Pasquali

Pasquali discussed the future of the club and his own role within the organization.

“The future of society is today, in what each of us is doing or wants to do now. Say what will happen tomorrow or whether the commitment will remain the same in the future… I am at the end of my mandate and, in agreement with the Foundation, we had already established last July that this would be my last season. Together with the members of the Foundation, I agreed to stay for another year, above all to facilitate the turnover and help the insertion of my replacement. I would have liked to end the past year already, but I accepted one last year to carry on a project that I feel is mine.”

Renato Pasquali, General Manager, Pallacanestro Forlì 2.015

Pasquali highlighted the growth of the club during his nine years of service, including a doubled budget and a strong youth sector.

Succession Planning

“say this for the simple reason that, to date, the company has not communicated anything to me in this sense. I know they are doing their evaluations and that someone has offered, but at the moment I don’t know anything more.”

Renato Pasquali, General Manager, Pallacanestro Forlì 2.015