"Being able to go to Croatia came suddenly and unexpectedly. All hosted Zalgiris sport director Mindaugas Nikolic, I am very grateful to him - has returned to Lithuania said 17-year-old Žalgirietis. - The first week I spent with Dynamo Youth (under 19 years) team. She left a good impression, all the players - very strong physically. There were various training - both to improve techniques and physical efficiency improvement. One time we played each other, I really struggled isivažiuoti, the game was faster than in Lithuania. Farewell coaches thanked for their work and praised for a strong character. "
One time we played each other, I really struggled isivažiuoti, the game was faster than in Lithuania.
From Zagreb J.Lasickas moved into second place in the current Croatian championship consuming "Rijeka": "Rijeka fared a little better. Trip to Zagreb, I was first of its kind, and traveling to Rijeka already knew what to wait for, - said the footballer. - I think I was lucky that during the first workout training with 17-year-olds team. It was easier for the coaches to create a good impression. Later, there were several workouts with 19-year-olds team and Rijeka, the second team. The latter training was very interesting and I myself was in good nick. It is a shame that a little sprained groin and could not participate in another training program, which I was invited. I think the level of play in Rijeka was lower, and managed to turn out better. "
Young Žalgirietis did not have much time to get acquainted with both teams, but felt the difference between the players.
"Zagreb team is greater than all other groups of all ages. Players in Zagreb was more reserved, all - much more individualistic, - said J.Lasickas. - Many cities did not have the time to look, but Zagreb reminded me at such a beautiful version of Vilnius. And Rijeka - the most beautiful city on the sea shore. I heard that the towns around Rijeka is more beautiful. "
Players in Zagreb was more reserved, all - much more individualistic.
Croatian footballer back gained more confidence and motivation.
"The views I feel very good, I really was able to improve Croatia. Just a pity that I could not help "Zalgiris" last season's. Now each workout will try to prove that I returned improved, "- said Žalgirietis.
J.Lasickas this season has been one of the main LFF rankings, the NBA 'Zalgiris' players. 29 matches during the midfielder scored 2 goals and made 8 assists. In addition, the 17-year-old has been invited to join the first team training, was with her in the next three games. Siauliai, Panevezys through A League matches and Vilnius during LFF Cup quarterfinal duel against Suduva young footballer was included in the minutes, but remained on the spare.