One more pitfall on the road to Orléans Loiret Basket. His American strongman, Kyvon Davenport, was injured on Saturday during the reception of Monaco at the Palais des Sports. Hit in the ankle, the former player of Cholet will be absent between three and four weeks, at least. Orleans coach Germain Castano announced this Monday in 100% OLB on France Blue Orleans.
“He sees a specialist tomorrow morning (Tuesday, editor’s note), we already know that he will have between three and four weeks off, but it could be longer. It’s a blow for us. One more. But we are not going to mope and we will have to find solutions“, explained at the start of the program Germain Castano.
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Waiting for medical opinions before recruiting
American full-back Marcus Paige, who injured his shoulder almost two weeks ago in training, will also know more on Tuesday after new exams. Absent at least six weeks, he could even be unavailable until the end of the season in the event of an operation.
We can’t leave the team in this state – Germain Castano
Medical opinions that will allow us to see more clearly about the number of players to recruit to strengthen the Orleans workforce. “There is a big project, we are not in the reconstruction of the team but not far. We can have three new players. We can’t leave the team in this state, because the continuity of the matches tires the other players present and we absolutely have to react.“, detailed the former leader, who also confirmed the need to “reflect“on the arrival of a new strong winger.
Jérémy Nzeulie “can obviously be one of the solutions”
If the back Jeremy Nzeulie continues to train with the club, no decision has yet been made on a future contract,”it’s under consideration and it depends on the rest, but it can obviously be one of the solutions“said the Loire Valley coach.
“It’s amazing, it feels like recruiting never stops. We haven’t had much luck this year, between the injuries and the Covid, but I am firmly convinced that at some point it will turn around so we must not let go.“, also launched Germain Castano in 100% OLB in the face of this accumulation of absences.