Nemanja Nedovic sustains hamstring injury, remains doubtful for Serbian derby / News - Basketnews.com

Nemanja Nedovic might miss Crvena Zvezda's next games due to another injury.

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Suffering their third consecutive defeat in the EuroLeague isn't the only issue for Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade at the start of the season.

Nemanja Nedovic

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In addition to the loss in Bologna, Nemanja Nedovic sustained a hamstring injury that prevented him from playing the entire second half in Italy.

At first sight, the setback doesn't seem capable of keeping the Serbian guard sidelined for too long. On the other hand, it might prevent Nedovic from suiting up in Zvezda's next games in the ABA League and the EuroLeague.

The big question revolves around his participation in the derby against Partizan Mozzartbet Belgrade next Thursday night. Before that, Zvezda will play against FMP Zeleznik on Monday.

"My condition and the extent of the injury will be revealed after the tests I'll undergo this Saturday," the player told Sport Klub after the game.

"My back was hurting me. I don't know the reason, I felt great and I had no problems."

Nedovic said that he's had bad luck in a period where he was one of his team's best players.

"That's why it's hard for me," he explained.

"I really tried to be there from the first day, to work on my physical fitness like never before. I've never been more fit. Then this happens. It's really hard to accept it, but let's move on."

Asked about the atmosphere in the team following the losing streak, Nedovic replied that "everything's good."

"The team is new, we have nine new guys, and they are adapting to the new system. We are still looking for each other and there is still a lot of room for improvement. We have good guys, good characters and there are no problems," Nedovic concluded.

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