The Canarian team, which recently suffered its twelfth defeat in the last thirteen regular season games of the Liga Endesa, is preparing for a crucial showdown. Despite the negative streak, Alocén assures that the locker room maintains confidence and unity, focused on the goal of remaining in Spain's top basketball league.
“"We competed well and were very close to winning, but it's true that it was a game decided in the final moments. We've had few training sessions with Néstor so far. Last week we managed two training sessions, but this week we have more time and it's good. We have good feelings, although it's true we're on a bad streak."
The arrival of new coach, Néstor 'Che' García, has injected a new dynamic, focusing on individual player confidence and group cohesion. Alocén positively assesses the Argentine coach's approach, highlighting his focus on the individual before the collective and the gradual implementation of his game system.
This Saturday's match at 7:00 PM at the Gran Canaria Arena will be special for Alocén, as he will face Casademont Zaragoza, the team where he developed. Despite the critical situation of both clubs in the standings, the point guard from Zaragoza expects a competitive match and trusts that fan support will be decisive in achieving victory.
“"He has focused a lot on each individual and has given us a lot of confidence from the beginning. He told us that we are a talented team, but that we are somewhat overwhelmed and mentally not giving our all."
With eight rounds remaining in the Liga ACB, Dreamland Gran Canaria approaches each game as a final. The key, according to Alocén, lies in the concentration, mindset, and unity of the entire team, along with the unconditional support of their public, to achieve the goal of permanence.
