Lokomotiv Rostov head coach Oleg Meleschenko is confident his team will bounce back from their Superleague defeat to Khimki in Tuesday's EuroCup clash with Cholet.

Meleschenko's team, like their French hosts, will be looking for their first win in Group D after losing their opener.

He told his club's website: "In spite of our defeat against Khimki, I'm happy with how we are fighting.

"Taking into consideration the absence of the injured (Szymon) Szewczyk and (Dimitris) Marmarinos it was twice as difficult for us.

"I'd like to say that such a performance should add some confidence to us and it's very necessary before the game in France.

"The game against Cholet is very important in terms of the result."