Obradovic provides worrisome update on Balsa Koprivica / News - Basketnews.com

Zeljko Obradovic said he will not be able to count on Balsa Koprivica for a long time.

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Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade were forced to play against AS Monaco without Balsa Koprivica, who had just returned after a hand fracture suffered in November.

Balsa Koprivica

MIN:5.29PTS:1.2 (42.86%)REB:1.6As:0.2ST:0BL:0TO:0.6GM:5ProfileEuroLeague2022/2023

After Thursday's EuroLeague game, coach Zeljko Obradovic said he will not be able to count on Koprivica for a long time.

"Unfortunately, Balsa has some problems and won't be with us for a long time," he stressed. "You have to ask doctor Moma Jakovljevic about the details. Balsa took a break for two months, and then he played exceptionally. I'm very sorry, I don't know what to tell you."

Obradovic did not specify the reason behind Koprivica's absence.

According to Mozzart Sports, there is a suspicion that it is mononucleosis.

Koprivica, 22, averages 1.2 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 0.6 PIR over five EuroLeague games this season.

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