Jakimovski’s injury is serious: Napoli may return to the transfer market

Bad news for Napoli Basketball, which is forced to deal with Andrej Jakimovski’s serious injury. Medical tests revealed a complete tear of the internal oblique muscle on the right side of his abdomen, accompanied by a detachment of its attachment to the eleventh rib. This is a particularly serious injury that is likely to keep the player off the court for quite some time.

As announced by the Naples-based club, Jakimovski has already begun treatment and rehabilitation under the supervision of the medical staff. At this time, no official timeline for his return has been announced; it will depend on how the injury progresses and his response to treatment. Given the severity of the injury, however, his absence could last around two to three months—an estimate that will need to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

This absence could prompt the Campania-based club to return to the transfer market to find a replacement capable of temporarily filling the player’s void and providing Coach Jasmin Repesa with more options in his rotations.

The injury comes at a particularly positive time for Napoli Basketball, which has enjoyed a flawless start to the season. The Azzurri have secured their third consecutive victory, dominating on the road against Cantù 99-80 and maintaining their perfect record at the top of the standings.

It was a convincing performance, made even more impressive by Ramsey’s debut, which allowed the Neapolitan team to extend its winning streak. However, the victory in Lombardy also raises concerns about Jakimovski’s condition, as his prolonged absence could pose a significant obstacle in managing the team’s upcoming games this season.