Zvezda president gives injury updates on Nikola Ivanovic and Ben Bentil / News - Basketnews.com

Nikola Ivanovic has recovered from a rib injury, while Ben Bentil is expected to be back soon after the virus.

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Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade president Nebojsa Covic appeared on Prva TV and provided updates on missing Red Star players.

Points this season

46%75,9Points made:75,9Accuracy:45,9%Place in standings:15Record max:94Record min:56Best scorer:Nemanja NedovicTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

Covic said point guard Nikola Ivanovic has recovered from a rib injury that he suffered in the ABA League derby between Zvezda and Partizan on November 28.

He has not played in the EuroLeague since Round 10.

Ivanovic has averaged 6.3 points, 2.3 assists, and 7.8 PIR per EuroLeague game this season.

As stated by the president,Ben Bentil, who missed the double-round week, is under the virus, but he is expected to be fine soon.

Meanwhile, Hassan Martin is still not available due to the lateral central ligament rupture in his knee.

Red Star play Zalgiris Kaunas on the road on Friday. The Serbian powerhouse is tied for eighth place in the EuroLeague standings with 10 wins and 9 losses.

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