Vincent Collet gives injury update on Mathias Lessort / News - Basketnews.com

Vincent Collet: "Mathias is training well and getting better and better."

Credit: FIBA Credit FIBA

French national team center Mathias Lessort, who has been dealing with an ankle injury, is on the road to returning to the court, as head coach Vincent Collet revealed in the post-game conference after France beat Japan, 88-70.

However, Lessort's participation in the FIBA World Cup 2023, starting on August 25, remains uncertain. It's a race against time.

"We are awaiting the return of Mathias Lessort. I strongly hope so because he is really important for our team balance. He is training well and getting better and better," Collet said, via France24.

Lessort, with 28 French NT appearances under his belt, hasn't been able to participate in any exhibition games this summer.

Meanwhile, France will meet Australia in the last World Cup preparation match on August 20 in Tokyo, Japan.

Support BasketNews so we could make even better content.