Hapoel Jerusalem Center Chachashvili Injured in Practice Ahead of Season Opener
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem basketball center Gabi Chachashvili will miss the start of the Israeli Premier League season after suffering an ankle sprain in practice. The team faces Hapoel Holon in their opening game on Sunday. Coach Sasa Obradovic highlighted the importance of the rivalry and the need for full preparation, while player Nimrod Levy called for fan support.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jerusalem center Gabi Chachashvili injured his ankle in practice.
- Chachashvili will miss the start of the Israeli Premier League season.
- The team opens its season Sunday against rival Hapoel Holon.
- Coach Sasa Obradovic stressed the importance of the rivalry and preparation.
- Player Nimrod Levy called for fan support for the upcoming game.
Hapoel Jerusalem's basketball team has suffered a setback just before the start of the Israeli Premier League season, with center Gabi Chachashvili sustaining an ankle sprain during practice. The injury will sideline him for an unspecified period, marking his second absence from the court. The team is set to begin its league campaign on Sunday with an away game against Hapoel Holon.
Coach Sasa Obradovic acknowledged the difficulty of the season's start, noting the significant rivalry with Holon. "I know how great the rivalry is between the two teams, there is a special meaning here and it's important that we arrive with the right attitude," Obradovic stated. He emphasized the need for his team to be 100% prepared and to control Holon's fast breaks, adding that while the team is not yet at its peak, they expect more from themselves in every game.
Player Nimrod Levy expressed the team's excitement for the league's commencement. "We are happy to start the league, we have been waiting for this. Holon is always important for us and for the fans," Levy said. He urged the fans to attend and support the team, describing Holon as a fast and aggressive opponent that they are preparing to face.
