Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces EuroLeague Opener With Key Players Recovering from Injuries

Maccabi Tel Aviv secured their second Social Super Cup title on Thursday, defeating rivals in a prestigious derby match. However, three key players, Ousmane Brissett, Jalen Clark, and Daniel Theis, were sidelined due to injuries. Brissett sustained a hard blow to his knee during a preseason game against Aris Thessaloniki. Theis is dealing with a minor ankle injury from a recent national team game with Germany after a collision. Clark is recovering from a hamstring tear that occurred during the team's training camp in Israel.

The club is making a concerted effort to ensure all three players are fully fit for the upcoming EuroLeague season opener against ASVEL Villeurbanne next week. Medical and coaching staff opted not to risk the players in the recent derby. All three players have resumed full training and are expected to be available for the coach in the next game. The team is scheduled to travel to France on Wednesday for their European season debut against Villeurbanne.