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Coach Zeljko Obradovic reveals that Alen Smailagic is ruled out due to injury, but PJ Dozier is expected to return vs. Virtus.

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Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade head coach Zeljko Obradovic provided an update on the team's health ahead of the EuroLeague Round 17 game against Virtus Segafredo Bologna.

Unfortunately, Alen Smailagic won't be available to help his teammates in the upcoming duel. However, there is some positive news on the backcourt line, as PJ Dozier is expected to join the team.

In Obradovic's words, "[Alen] Smailagic will certainly not play, but everyone else is in good health, except for [Aleksa] Avramovic, of course. [Uros] Trifunovic has resumed training, and I anticipate his inclusion in the team, given the current player roster. However, I have reservations about his ability to contribute significantly."

Smailagic injured his ankle in the last ABA League game against Zadar. Meanwhile, Dozier slipped and apparently injured his knee.

The Partizan-Virtus game is scheduled for Thursday in Belgrade at 18:30 CET.

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