Ergin Ataman provides a date of Shane Larkin's return / News - Basketnews.com

After a visit in the US, Shane Larkin should come back on Wednesday and practice on Thursday with a possibility of him playing against Panathinaikos Athens on Friday.

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Shane Larkin hasn't played a single minute for Anadolu Efes Istanbul in the EuroLeague this season yet. When the guard came back from a hand injury in the Turkish Basketball League (BSL), he got injured again. Head coach Ergin Ataman now provided an update on the player's health.

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Talking ahead of the match against Panathinaikos Athens, the Turkish specialist told that Larkin should be back this week, at least in practices.

"He's in the US right now for his final checkups. He will come to Istanbul on Wednesday and will practice with the team on Thursday," Ataman said. "We expect him to play on Friday as well. He will not instantly play like the real Larkin but we will regain our strength with his participation."

The Greek club will not be an easy task for the reigning champions, Ataman said. The 56-year-old later echoed the same idea he's been repeating recently of the EuroLeague being unpredictable.

"It is not clear who the champions will be. No one can say it now. Anyone can beat anyone. Panathinaikos are a very dangerous and important opponent" the coach told. "A tough and competitive match awaits us. We are ready."

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