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Kostas Sloukas' comeback will take place later than initially expected.

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Since the beginning of the season, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens have been facing injury problems, and unfortunate news reached the Greek powerhouse regardingKostas Sloukas.

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After the initial news that the injury isn't severe, it seems that Sloukas will miss both games of the upcoming double-week, when PAO will be facing Milan at OAKA and Zalgiris in Kaunas.

According to the current timetable, his return might take place in the game against Fenerbahce on February 9.

Panathinaikos guard suffered a Grade I contusion in the left adductor during the derby against Olympiacos last Monday, the estimates are far from encouraging.

The captain of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens had faced the same injury on January 3 in the game against Baskonia, which forced him to miss the contest against Valencia. He then sped up his recovery process, returned to the court, until the problem reappeared.

Sloukas has been averaging 10.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 12.3 PIR per game in 19 EuroLeague appearances for Panathinaikos this season.

Apart from Sloukas, Luca Vildoza remains sidelined after suffering a ruptured external left knee meniscus. He's expected to return before the Greek Cup Final 8, scheduled for 15-18 February in Crete.

Meanwhile, Kendrick Nunn suffered a right elbow injury in the contest against Maccabi in Belgrade, and will undergo further tests to find out the extent of his injury.

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