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Tomas Satoransky will not be available for Barcelona's game vs. ASVEL. The Blaugranas will seek for their 12th victory of the season in the Euroleague

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As FC Barcelona prepare for the game against LCDL ASVEL Villeurbanne a few weeks after suffering a tight loss (74-75) in Barcelona, head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius will not count on Tomas Satoransky, who is still sidelined dealing with ankle problems.

"We have to wait on how he evolves from this injury day-to-day," Saras revealed.

The Blaugranas are working on recovering Rokas Jokubaitis' confidence, who is struggling in the last games.

The Lithuanian youngster dished 10 assists in the ACB League against Real Betis on Saturday, setting a career-high in the domestic league.

On the other hand, Michael Caicedo has joined Granada on loan. Barca have now three players on loan. Rafa Villar and Juani Marcos on Lleida (LEB Gold) and Michael Caicedo on Granada. Additionally, Gael Bonilla left the club recently to play in the G-League.

This will bring an opportunity to the Italian 16-year-old prospect Dame Sarr, who will begin practicing with Barca's first team.

"He arrived at the club this year. He is really talented and has a bright future, but he is just 16. It depends on him. I hope he can make his debut in some game," Jasikevicius announced.

Sarunas Jasikevicius expects to improve defense on Youssoupha Fall, who stunned Barca at Palau.

"It was hard for us. It hurt us, especially because he did not have more games like this. He averages one offensive rebound in the last five games, while he grabbed eight against us. We must react," he pointed out.

The Lithuanian mastermind praised ASVEL's character.

"They have been able to be up against Anadolu Efes most of the game, overcoming a 20-point deficit against Olympiacos or winning us at home. They are high competitors."

FC Barcelona have a rough schedule in January. The Catalan powerhouse will face ASVEL and Baskonia on the road while also hosting Anadolu Efes, Real Madrid, and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Barcelona will face ASVEL on Wednesday at 20:00 CET.

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