The Bosnian pivot returns to the group after a finger injury, but a last-minute thigh issue keeps him off the court against Dijon.
Cholet Basket will have to cope without Miralem Halilovic for Saturday evening's fixture against Dijon, despite the Bosnian pivot being officially back in the squad. The player had been sidelined for a month after fracturing the index finger on his right hand, and his return to the group had raised hopes of a reinforced frontcourt for the match.
However, a last-minute discomfort in the thigh has ruled him out of the game, which tips off at 18:00. The coaching staff decided not to take any risks with the 29-year-old, leaving Cholet with a significant void in the paint for a challenging encounter.
The situation is further complicated by the fact that Johnathan Williams, who had been lined up as a replacement, is no longer qualified to play. This administrative issue means Cholet Basket cannot call on the American forward to fill the gap left by Halilovic's absence.
As a result, the team will have to adjust its rotation and rely on other interior options already available in the squad. The coaching staff will need to find a solution to compensate for the lack of size and experience in the racket against a Dijon side known for its physical play.
Halilovic's condition will be monitored closely in the coming days, with the hope that this thigh issue remains minor. For now, Cholet Basket must focus on the immediate challenge and make do with the players at its disposal.
However, a last-minute discomfort in the thigh has ruled him out of the game, which tips off at 18:00. The coaching staff decided not to take any risks with the 29-year-old, leaving Cholet with a significant void in the paint for a challenging encounter.
The situation is further complicated by the fact that Johnathan Williams, who had been lined up as a replacement, is no longer qualified to play. This administrative issue means Cholet Basket cannot call on the American forward to fill the gap left by Halilovic's absence.
As a result, the team will have to adjust its rotation and rely on other interior options already available in the squad. The coaching staff will need to find a solution to compensate for the lack of size and experience in the racket against a Dijon side known for its physical play.
Halilovic's condition will be monitored closely in the coming days, with the hope that this thigh issue remains minor. For now, Cholet Basket must focus on the immediate challenge and make do with the players at its disposal.
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Source: Ouest-France