Virtus Bologna, uncertainty over Awudu Abass’ condition

Uncertainty over Abass, who was injured against Reyer Venezia

Virtus Bologna has announced the condition of Awudu Abass. The Vu Nere forward was injured in the Della Riva Trophy semifinal played against Reyer Venezia.

“Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna S.p.A. announces that the clinical tests and instrumental investigations to which Awudu Abass underwent, revealed an osteochondral lesion without serious cruciate ligament involvement. The player will undergo arthroscopy in the coming days, following which a definitive diagnosis will be made and the relative recovery time,” reads the note from the Bologna club.

Last season, Virtus Bologna saw the confirmation of the Scudetto won in 2021 slip away only in the playoff final, lost 4-2 to Olimpia Milano. The highlight of the Felsinians’ year, however, came on May 11, with the conquest of the Eurocup, won in the final against the Turkish Bursaspor. This success gave Scariolo’s men a pass for the 2022-23 Euroleague season, a competition in which the Bolognese have not participated for 14 years.