Bad news for basketball fans in the Czech Republic. Star of the selection, Tomas Satoransky injured his right ankle during the defeat of his team against Germany on Friday in a friendly match. About ten days before the start of a EuroBasket partly played at home, it still makes her worse, we’re not going to lie to each other.
He was to be the number 1 threat of the Blues during the match against the Czech Republic which will be held this Wednesday at the Accor Arena. He won’t be in the game after all. Come on, it’s only a preparation match so it’s not the end of the beans… yeah but yes in fact, because by injuring his right ankle against the Germans last Friday, Tomas Satoransky threw in spite of himself a disastrous veil on his chances of playing in the upcoming EuroBasket. The diagnosis of the medical staff, after the examinations? No fracture, but a severe sprain which should – according to initial estimates – take a month to heal. You will understand, it will be too late to play the Euro. At home for the group stage, the Czechs therefore suffered a real blow since Satoransky was the leader of this team. Passed by the NBA between 2016 and 2022, the leader was the central element of the group, initiating the creation of the game and also being the main offensive solution. According to local media, he stayed in Prague for treatment, and is giving his all in the hope of being able to play with his family.
Satoransky avoided a fracture, further tests expected about his conditionhttps://t.co/V85gp8xDdP
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However, with a prognosis today aiming for a month of convalescence, it is almost impossible (barring a miracle) to see Tomas set foot on one of the competition floors. He will probably not be far from his teammates, but will also have to think about his season with FC Barcelona, which will start in stride. Returning to Europe at the start of the summer after having experienced a fairly eventful 2021-2022 season in the NBA, Sato ‘must have wanted to capitalize on this Euro to make a new start on the old continent. It will now be enough to touch with the eyes, but the Czechs will nevertheless be able to rely on Jan Vesely, the other half of the big attacking duo of the selection. Strong winger who also signed in Barcelona this summer, the objective will be to find benchmarks without his friend Toto to supply him with balloons.
The news really hurts the Czech team, who probably wanted to treat their fans during the competition. We will have to do without the leader, at least for the start. Worry ? Without Satoransky, the team’s chances of going far in the tournament still take a hit in the wing.
Source : Eurohoops