SIG Strasbourg coach's comments

Janis Gailitis, coach of SIG Strasbourg, expressed uncertainty about the team's performance after their loss in Paris. However, the team regained confidence with a close 72-70 victory over Roanne on October 16.

SIG Strasbourg's European campaign

SIG Strasbourg started their European campaign strongly with a decisive 100-62 win over Legia Varsovie. The team is now preparing for a match against Galatasaray in the Basketball Champions League on October 19.

Galatasaray's difficult start

Galatasaray, a major name in Turkish basketball, has struggled this season. They lost their first BCL match to Cibona Zagreb (96-76) and have lost three of their last four Super Lig games, currently sitting in 12th place out of 16 teams.

Coaching change at Galatasaray

Galatasaray recently dismissed coach Gianmarco Pozzecco and replaced him with Manuchar Markoishvili and Sergiy Gladyr, former players from Monaco. Gailitis noted that this change may bring a new dynamic but may not have allowed for major technical or tactical adjustments.

SIG Strasbourg's player situation

SIG Strasbourg will face challenges without William Pfister, who is out for a period, and possibly without Ben Gregg, who may be affected after the Roanne match. Gailitis stated the team has enough depth and will rely on Sam Alajiki, their only experienced interior player.

Historical context of the match

The upcoming match between SIG Strasbourg and Galatasaray holds historical significance as it is a rematch of the 2016 EuroCup final, which took place in the same Sinan Erdem Dome in Istanbul. SIG Strasbourg aims to build on their strong start in European competition, including their largest-ever BCL victory on October 7 against Legia Varsovie.