Latvia Assistant Coach Expects Israel Star Tamir Blatt to Play Despite Doubts

Ahead of their basketball match against Israel on Sunday at 19:00, Latvia's assistant coach, Martins Golbis, spoke to Sport 5 about his team's preparations and key Israeli players. Golbis praised Israel's fast-paced and impressive offense, emphasizing the need for Latvia to stay focused throughout the game. He highlighted Israeli players Yam Madar and Roman Sorkin as major threats, noting Madar's freedom on the court and Sorkin's dominant recent performance.

Despite reports that Israeli star Tamir Blatt might not play, Golbis expressed disbelief and said Latvia is preparing as if Blatt will participate, stating, "Many people say things but in the end, it turns out differently." He also discussed the progress of Latvian basketball over the past three years, describing steady development and a new generation of players emerging in recent international windows. Golbis concluded that Latvia is continuing to build a strong national team and deliver quality basketball for their fans.