Nemanja Nedovic and Branko Lazic out in EuroLeague derby vs Partizan / News - Basketnews.com

Nedovic is suffering from a hamstring injury, while Lazic is dealing with a rib injury, having received a strong blow during the last ABA League game, which he had to leave prematurely.

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Following a coaching change, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade will pay against their archrivals Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade in the EuroLeague on Thursday. However, they will have to do it without two key players.

Nemanja Nedovic and Branko Lazic will not suit up for the red-and-whites. The new head coach, Ioannis Sfairopoulos, confirmed it during Wednesday's practice.

Nedovic is dealing with a hamstring injury he picked up in the last EuroLeague game against Virtus Segafredo Bologna last week.

Meanwhile, Lazic, who's the captain of the team, suffered a strong blow to the ribs during the ABA League game against FMP Soccerbet Belgrade on Sunday and had to leave the match prematurely.

Both teams will arrive at the derby in the Stark Arena in turbulent times. Crvena Zvezda changed their head coach less than a week before the match, while Partizan unexpectedly lost against Mega MIS Belgrade in the ABA League and have been struggling lately.

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