Maccabi Tel Aviv Hopes for New Guard Signing This Week Amidst Injury
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv will host Real Madrid in Belgrade on Wednesday, seeking to continue their positive momentum after a win against Valencia. The team is dealing with a significant injury to guard Ife Lundberg, who will miss 6-8 weeks due to a torn quadriceps tendon. This has prompted Maccabi to expedite their search for a new guard, hoping for a signing this week. Player Yam Madar is expected to see increased minutes following Lundberg's absence.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Real Madrid in Belgrade on Wednesday in EuroLeague play.
- Guard Ife Lundberg is out for 6-8 weeks with a torn quadriceps tendon.
- Maccabi is accelerating efforts to sign a new guard this week.
- Yam Madar's role will expand due to Lundberg's injury.
- The team aims to build on a recent victory over Valencia.
Maccabi Tel Aviv is set to host Real Madrid in Belgrade on Wednesday evening for their seventh EuroLeague game, aiming to build on their recent significant victory over Valencia. The team currently sits 16th in the standings with a 4-2 record, while Real Madrid is ninth at 3-3. Maccabi hopes to replicate the performance and confidence gained from their win against Valencia.
However, the team faces a significant setback with the injury to guard Ife Lundberg, who tore his quadriceps tendon during practice. The club announced Lundberg is expected to be sidelined for 6 to 8 weeks, though his history of injuries suggests it could be longer. The injury occurred when Lundberg was running alone towards the basket, experiencing a sharp pain in his leg without contact with another player.
This injury has accelerated Maccabi's search for an additional guard, a process that had already begun before Lundberg's injury. The club is hopeful for a concrete development in acquiring a new player as early as this week. The absence of Lundberg is expected to increase the responsibility of player Yam Madar, who was also recovering from a tailbone injury and missed the previous game. Madar will be available to coach Oded Katash, but his playing time and the team's overall rotation in the backcourt will be significantly impacted.
Maccabi is preparing for an intense and physical game against Real Madrid, anticipating a high pace. The team's focus is on starting strong and executing effective defense.
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