Valencia Basket seeks the seventh in Milan with three casualties and an MVP TJ Shorts

ByDavid Mitchell

He Valencia Basket Visit this Thursday, November 5th at Armani Milan (20:30 hours) with the possibility of achieving his seventh victory in the first ten days of the Euroleague.

The group directed by Xavi Albertfifth classified with a balance of 6-3, will try to extend its good start to the season despite the absence of Nikola MiroticNate Reuvers and Mo Gueye. On the positive side, the taronjas arrive in Italy with TJ Shorts recently elected October MVP of the competition.

The meeting at the Unipol Forum represents an opportunity to match the best start of the Valencia Basket in the highest continental competition. So far, their most notable record after ten rounds is the 7-3 achieved in the 2020-21 season, a figure they could repeat if they manage to beat the Italian team.

The event comes in the middle of a series of trips for the Valencians, who began their journey with a defeat against Barça (98-94) and they recovered their sensations with a resounding victory against MoraBanc Andorra (79-111) in the League Endesa.

A painting diminished by losses

The main concern for Xavi Albert is once again in painting. Nicholas Mirotic continues to recover from his left adductor injury and Nate Reuvers He remains sidelined due to his left foot problems. To these two absences is added that of Mo Gueyewho will also not be able to participate due to discomfort in his right foot. The three casualties considerably reduce the Valencian coach’s alternatives, specifically in a position that had already suffered in recent weeks. In this way, players like Neal SakoJasiel Rivero and dylan Osetkowski They will have to assume greater responsibility near the rim, in addition to Josep Portwho could once again have minutes as a power forward.

Armoni Brooks He will return to Milan for the first time as a Valencia Basket player. On the other side will be Darius Thompsonwho will once again face the Taronja team after being part of the team that won the Super Cup and the Endesa League last season.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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