Mathias Lessort continues to miss practices, remains questionable / News - Basketnews.com

Mathias Lessort hasn't practiced since the game against Real Madrid on Thursday. Head coach Zeljko Obradovic is not certain whether the player will be able to help the team against Valencia Basket.

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After a 16-minute effort in Madrid last Thursday, Mathias Lessort has practiced a single time. Additionally, the center tried playing against Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade on Monday but managed to appear on the court for only 10 minutes.

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Following the defeat in the derby, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade's head coach Zeljko Obradovic revealed that the player was dealing with an elbow injury. On top of that, Alen Smailagic was playing through pain even though he was recommended by the team's doctors to rest.

Today, the veteran coach talked about Lessort's status again, admitting that the situation hasn't gotten much better.

"The problem is that we practically did not have Lessort at any practice after the game in Madrid. He had a great desire to help the team but the consequences of not training were felt. In any case, it is commendable that he wanted to help the team," Obradovic said. "Unfortunately for us, neither player practiced last night for various reasons. I don't know if they will be able to practice tonight."

"I don't know if they will be able to train or play tomorrow and how much they will be able to help," the legendary specialist continued. "That's no reason why whoever is healthy, whoever is on the field, to not go out and give their best."

The match between Partizan and Valencia Basket is scheduled for 20:45 CET tomorrow, December 1st.

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