The head coach of the VTB United League team MBA-MAI, **[Vasily Karasev](https://example.com/tags/19331-vasilij-karasjov/)**, shared his thoughts on the upcoming match against “Betsiti Parna,” scheduled for January 11.

“This season, ‘Betsiti Parna’ has been performing exceptionally well and rightly finished 2025 among the top three teams. The Perm team made great selections during the offseason, hitting the mark with all their foreign players. They showcase impressive basketball in both defense and offense. Additionally, they have talented young players along with experienced Russian athletes who contribute and expand their rotation.

‘Betsiti Parna’ plays a highly productive style of basketball and boasts a balanced roster, possessing the size, height, and physicality to impose their play style on any opponent. Regarding our team, after a disappointing performance in the Cup match against ‘Khimki’, we need to respond to the defeat appropriately. We could either sulk and regress or get angry, identify areas for improvement, and grow stronger. We will see on the court whether we’ve drawn the right conclusions,” said Karasev, according to the team’s press service.