Blatt Declares Fitness for Hapoel Tel Aviv Derby Debut
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv point guard Tamir Blatt has declared himself fit to play, potentially debuting against his former team Maccabi Tel Aviv. Blatt, who signed a lucrative three-year deal, is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained over the summer. The team is also preparing for a EuroLeague game against Dubai, with Vasilije Micić expected to play while Jake Toppin is doubtful.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv's Tamir Blatt is fit and may debut against former club Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- Blatt signed a three-year deal worth $1.5 million net annually with Hapoel Tel Aviv.
- The point guard is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained over the summer.
- Coach Dimitris Itoudis anticipated Blatt's inclusion in the team's rotation.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv faces Dubai in the EuroLeague, with Micić likely playing and Toppin doubtful.
Hapoel Tel Aviv point guard Tamir Blatt has informed the coaching staff that he is fit to play and could make his debut for the team against his former club, Maccabi Tel Aviv. The optimism within Hapoel Tel Aviv is high that Blatt will be available for the upcoming derby match.
Blatt, who signed a three-year contract with Hapoel Tel Aviv this summer worth $1.5 million net per year, had initially been slated for a loan move that did not materialize. He suffered a hamstring injury during the summer but is now nearing a return to the court. Coach Dimitris Itoudis had previously expressed anticipation for Blatt's inclusion in the rotation, even for a recent game against Hapoel Jerusalem.
Meanwhile, Hapoel Tel Aviv is preparing for their EuroLeague game against Dubai. Vasilije Micić is expected to play, but Jake Toppin remains a significant doubt for the match. Blatt is currently in Israel, undergoing personal training with Oded Brandwein.
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