Olimpia Milan: good first but there's already a big problem

L’Olimpia Milano started the post season with a beautiful victory on the court of Dolomiti Trento. Winning game 1 was important for the’EA7 which, of course, aims to go all the way in these playoffs. Unfortunately, there’s been some negative news: namely the’injury to Josh Nebo.

The long red and white player had just returned from a long injury (five months out). During the challenge with Trent he had to stop, probably due to a muscle injury.

“Obviously we have to analyze the injury situation: on Nebo we will know more after exams, but now it would seem to be an adductor strain” the statements of the coach of the’EA7 Milan released in the post-game.

Clearly, Josh Nebo is a key asset for Olimpia’Olimpia. His physicality is a hugely valuable asset for the red and white. Should he be forced to stop (very likely), it is obvious that it would be a blow to coach Ettore Messina who, all season long, has had to deal with an always rather crowded infirmary. It should be remembered that the second act of the series is scheduled, again in Trento, on Monday. Almost certainly, Milan will take the court without the’contribution of its long Josh Nebo.