BRA - Magnano: 'Weird' to play against Argentina

LOGRONO (FIBA World Championship) - Brazil coach Ruben Magnano admitted it will be "a little weird" to go into battle against his native Argentina on Monday.

Magnano guided Argentina to Olympic gold in 2004, but will be turning out against them when Brazil take on his homeland in the International Tournament in Logrono on Monday.

"My expectations are very high for this game against Argentina," Magnano said. "We have good commitment from our players and all the attributes to make an extraordinary game.

"It's going to be a little weird to go into a game against Argentina wearing the colours of Brazil, but I have a good relationship with the Argentinian players and I'm sure it will be a good game."

Following the clash with Argentina, Brazil will continue their warm-ups by facing defending world champions Spain on Tuesday before heading to Lyon for a tournament involving France, Australia and the Virgin Islands at the weekend.

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