Sergio Llull set to be back for EuroLeague playoffs / News - Basketnews.com

Sergio Llull released a video where he explained that had a tear in a ligament of his knee. He should be back in about three weeks, the player said, just in time for the start of the EuroLeague playoffs.

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Real Madrid's guard Sergio Llull has been out since the clash against Valencia Basket during the Copa del Rey tournament. The player has provided an update on when he will return to the court.

Sergio Llull

Team:Real MadridPosition:PG, SGAge:35Height:190 cmWeight:91 kgBirth place:Menorca, SpainProfileNewsStatistics

Llull released a video on his social network accounts where he detailed the current situation and when he is expected to play again.

"I have a tear in the internal ligament of my left knee," he said. "In this particular one, surgical intervention is not necessary."

"It is estimated that there are more or less eight weeks off, I have already been [off for] five and a half. I have about three weeks left until I can be with the team again and help them in this final stretch of the season," Llull revealed.

With just under 6 minutes remaining in the second quarter, Llullwas fighting for a loose ball when Valencia'sKlemen Prepelicdove for the ball at Llull's feet. The Real Madrid guard immediately collapsed and remained lying on the floor, grabbing his left knee. Llull hobbled to the bench and remained sitting throughout the rest of the game.

"In the first three weeks, I had to go with the crutches so that the ligament fixes itself," the player continued. "I've been lucky, and I'll be with the team to face the final stretch of the season and win more trophies in two or three weeks."

If Llull does make his return to the court in two or three weeks, it would line up with the start of the EuroLeague playoffs. Real Madrid are currently tied for first place in the standings together with Olympiacos Piraeus.

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