Hapoel Tel Aviv Blocks Vasilije Micić From Joining Serbian National Team Without Explanation
The Serbian national basketball team, considered one of Europe's strongest, will face Iceland on August 28 and Italy on August 31 in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. However, Serbia's coach Dušan Alimpijević revealed that several key players, including Vasilije Micić of Hapoel Tel Aviv, will not be released by their clubs to participate. Alimpijević stated that Hapoel Tel Aviv refused to allow Micić to join the national team for the qualifiers without providing any explanation. Similarly, Bogdan Bogdanović and Filip Petrušev were also withheld by their clubs, with Bogdanović's club prioritizing preseason training and Petrušev's club in Dubai citing medical reasons related to his rehabilitation. The Serbian coach expressed frustration over the lack of cooperation from the clubs, which impacts the national team's preparations.
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