Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Yam Madar Injury Concern Ahead of Valencia Clash
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Maccabi Tel Aviv's Israeli guard Yam Madar is in serious doubt for Thursday's EuroLeague game against Valencia due to a tailbone injury sustained in their loss to Barcelona. The club also plans to appeal officiating decisions from the Barcelona game. Coach Oded Kattash warned that Valencia is an intense opponent and stressed the need for his team to show character and strong defense.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv guard Yam Madar is doubtful for the Valencia game with a tailbone injury.
- Madar scored a career-high 22 points in the recent loss to Barcelona.
- The club will appeal officiating from the Barcelona game to the EuroLeague.
- Coach Oded Kattash described Valencia as an intense opponent.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv is considering adding another guard to their roster.
Maccabi Tel Aviv is facing a significant challenge as Israeli guard Yam Madar is in serious doubt for their upcoming EuroLeague game against Valencia. Madar, who had a standout performance with 22 points in their recent loss to Barcelona, suffered a tailbone injury during the game. He participated in only a partial practice session with his teammates, and a final decision on his availability will be made just before tip-off.
Despite the concern over Madar's condition, the club is also protesting officiating from their loss to Barcelona. Maccabi Tel Aviv plans to formally appeal to EuroLeague officiating officials, seeking clarification on several controversial calls they believe impacted the game's outcome, particularly a foul that was not called on Madar. The team is also reportedly exploring options to strengthen their roster with an additional guard, though any new signing would not be eligible for domestic league play initially.
Coach Oded Kattash acknowledged the difficulty of the upcoming match, emphasizing the need for a quick mental recovery from the Barcelona defeat. He described Valencia as an intense opponent, noting their strong performance against Olympiacos where they led by over 20 points before losing in overtime. Kattash stressed that his team must be aggressive on defense, control the rebounds, and demonstrate strong character to compete effectively.
