Zach LeDay expected to miss Belgrade derby vs. Crvena Zvezda / News - Basketnews.com

Partizan grapple with the absence of Zach LeDay, sidelined by a hip hematoma, while coach Zeljko Obradovic hints at maintaining the previous lineup.

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The day before the eternal derby, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade were getting ready for their game against Crvena Zvezda in the EuroLeague Round 19.

However, there was a notable absence as Zach LeDay watched his teammates' training session from the sidelines, dressed in civilian clothes.

After practice, coach Zeljko Obradovic provided insights into the team's lineup, indicating that it would likely remain unchanged from their previous EuroLeague match against ASVEL.

"We'll see on the day of the derby, but the lineup will most likely be the same as against ASVEL. Zach couldn't train, Trifunovic started working at his usual intensity, and Avramovic began a bit with the ball," Obradovic said, via Bojan Brezovac of Mozzart Sport.

LeDay was unable to participate in practice and the last EuroLeague game due to a hip hematoma, a result of a kick he sustained in Kaunas against Zalgiris.

LeDay has averaged 10.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 13.1 PIR over 17 Euroleague games this season.

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