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EuroLeague Injury Report: Key Players Sidelined for Round 5
12 Oct
Summary
- Several key players are out or questionable for Round 5 games.
- Injuries impact Fenerbahce, Zalgiris, Partizan, and Panathinaikos.
- Updates cover games on Tuesday, October 13 and Wednesday, October 14.
EuroLeague Basketball has issued official injury updates as teams prepare for a demanding two-game week, with Round 5 of the Regular Season commencing on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 13-14.
Several notable players are confirmed to be sidelined. For Zalgiris Kaunas, Nigel Williams-Goss and Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu are ruled out for their game against Fenerbahce. Partizan's Lamar Stevens and Vanja Marinkovic are also out, with Derek Willis expected to be sidelined until late October. Panathinaikos faces absences with Moustapha Fall, Juancho Hernangomez, Kendrick Nunn, and Kostas Sloukas being unavailable.
Other teams also report significant injury concerns. Barcelona will be without Justin Minaya and Yoan Makoundou. Real Madrid's Gaby Deck is out with a shoulder injury described as more serious than initially thought. In a notable long-term absence, Mike James of Anadolu Efes Istanbul is expected to miss 7-9 months due to an Achilles injury sustained in Round 3.
Fans can access detailed roster adjustments and player availabilities through the EuroLeague's official media portal. The league continues its Regular Season with these games, highlighting the challenges teams face with player health management throughout the demanding schedule.
