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Maccabi Tel Aviv Guard Iffe Lundberg Out 6-8 Weeks With Partial Quad Tear
Maccabi Tel Aviv guard Iffe Lundberg will miss six to eight weeks after suffering a partial tear in his quadriceps tendon during a team practice. An MRI scan confirmed the injury, which sidelined the Danish guard just days before a crucial EuroLeague matchup against Real Madrid.
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- 01Maccabi Tel Aviv guard Iffe Lundberg will miss six to eight weeks due to a partial quadriceps tendon tear.
- 02The injury occurred during a team practice and was confirmed by an MRI scan.
- 03Lundberg will miss at least 13 upcoming games, including eight EuroLeague matches and three derbies against Hapoel Tel Aviv.
- 04The Danish guard averaged 7.7 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3 assists in his first six EuroLeague games.
- 05Maccabi Tel Aviv is accelerating its search for a new guard to strengthen the offense under coach Oded Katash.
Lundberg, considered a key player for coach Oded Katash, averaged 7.7 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3 assists in the first six EuroLeague games of the season. According to Maccabi Tel Aviv's assessment, he will miss at least 13 upcoming games across all competitions.
His absence will impact eight EuroLeague matches, three derby games against Hapoel Tel Aviv, and a domestic league game against Hapoel Jerusalem. In response to the injury, Maccabi Tel Aviv is accelerating its search to sign a new, proven scorer to bolster the team's offense and backcourt rotation.
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Maccabi Tel Aviv Guard Iffe Lundberg Out 6-8 Weeks With Partial Quad Tear