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Xabi Lopez-Arostegui returns to Valencia Basket after a seven-month absence due to foot fasciitis.

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Spanish forward Xabi Lopez-Arostegui marked his return to Valencia Basket training this Tuesday, ending a seven-month hiatus caused by fasciitis in his left foot.

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Lopez-Arostegui's last appearance with Valencia was on April 9 at the Badalona Joventut court. However, persistent pain in the sole of his foot compelled him to step away from team activities.

Consequently, he could not complete the last ACB League season, missed the opportunity to join the Spanish national team at the FIBA World Cup 2023, and sat out the start of the 2023-24 campaign.

Coach Alex Mumbru, speaking last Sunday, highlighted the strides Lopez-Arostegui had made in his recovery in recent weeks, describing it as a "sprint." Nevertheless, Mumbru emphasized the need for the player to intensify his training regimen and fully recover.

The return of Lopez-Arostegui, coupled with the imminent comeback of Jared Harper following a minor shoulder injury, leaves only point guard Martin Hermannsson on the Valencia long-term injury list.

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