This is the Barça infirmary for the demanding duel at the OAKA

The OAKA will be the demanding stage in which the Barça He will seek his eighth consecutive victory this Friday (8:15 p.m.). The challenge will not be easy for the Barça team, who in addition to visiting the court of one of the most competitive rivals in Europe, Panathinaikos by Zeljko Obradovicfaces this stretch of the season conditioned by a worrying plague of injuries.

The most sensitive loss is that of Kevin Pointerwho will be off the slopes for around six weeks after being diagnosed with a sprained syndesmosis in his left ankle. The New York shooting guard, the team’s main offensive reference, will miss more than a month of competition.

Added to this absence is that of Tosan Evbuomwanwho suffers a muscle tear in the oblique of the abdominal wall and will be out for approximately three weeks. The British power forward thus faces his second significant injury since arriving at the Palau Blaugranawhere he landed with left shoulder problems.

Both injuries expand an infirmary in which Yoan still remains. Makoundou. The French center, the only player in the squad who has not yet been able to debut in the Barça shirt, is already working individually on the court and continues to make progress in his recovery. His return, however, is taking longer than expected.

The positive note could come from the hand of Juan Nunez and Umoja Gibsonalthough its presence in Athens is not yet assured. Both will train this Thursday and, once the joint session ends, the medical services and the coaching staff will decide if they are fit to return to the squad. The Spanish point guard has a sprained ankle, while the American suffered a bruise on his knee. Neither of them has been able to participate in the last four games.