Jovic, Mantzoukas, and Papagiannis will not play against Anadolu Efes / News - Basketnews.com

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Coming in as underdogs in the upcoming EuroLeague match against Anadolu Efes Istanbul, Panathinaikos OPAP Athens will have to play without 3 players tomorrow. Stefan Jovic, Lefterios Mantzoukas, and Georgios Papagiannis have not travelled to Istanbul and will not play on Friday.

Stefan Jovic

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As previously reported, Papagiannis suffered a quadriceps strain in the team's last Greek league match against Apollon Patras. The center is being evaluated day-by-day, and the date of his return to court is currently unknown.

Regarding Jovic, the head coach of the team Dimitris Priftis expressed that the guard needs extra attention after not playing for months. "We have to behave smartly and manage it in a way that he is more prepared in the important games that follow," the coach said.

"He wants proper management of the issue from me, as well as from Stefan himself and from the rest of the team. He has been out for almost a year and wants to get back on track," Priftis expressed in the game preview.

Daryl Macon, however, is fit to play. After suffering from calf discomfort during the last week, the American guard practiced fully on Wednesday and has travelled to Turkey together with the team.

Papagiannis performance against Anadolu Efes in Round 6:

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