Marco Belinelli will be out for at least 40 days / News - Basketnews.com

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Virtus Segafredo Bologna officially announced that Marco Belinelli suffered a second-degree injury of his left thigh hamstring.

Marco Belinelli

Team:Virtus BolognaPosition:SGAge:35Height:196 cmWeight:87 kgBirth place:Bologna, ItalyProfileNewsStatistics

The 35-year-old Italian has already started specific therapies. The recovery time is estimated to be around 40 days, via the report.

Former NBA player and champion (2014) sustained a setback in Wednesday's 7DAYS EuroCup match against Umana Reyer Venice.

He left the game early, holding the back of his left thigh.

Belinelli is one of the key players on the Virtus roster this season. He is averaging 12.1 points (46.8% 2PT, 43.4% 3PT, 95.2% FT), 1.3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 11.2 PIR over 11 EuroCup duels (19 minutes).

Virtus sit fourth in the EuroCup's Group B with 8 wins and 6 defeats.

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