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Crvena zvezda faces Dubai Basketball in EuroLeague away game
Crvena zvezda faces a significant challenge in their EuroLeague fourth-round away game against Dubai Basketball at the Coca-Cola Arena. The Serbian team enters the matchup with a 1-2 record, seeking their first away victory of the season to build momentum following a recent loss in the ABA League.
Head coach Ibon Navaro has expressed concerns regarding the team's roster availability. Key center Jonathan Motley is sidelined and expected to be out for three to four weeks, placing increased responsibility on Ebuka Izundu. Additionally, the status of captain Ognjen Dobrić remains uncertain due to training issues. Despite these setbacks, Navaro noted that the club is monitoring the transfer market for potential reinforcements.
Dubai Basketball enters the contest with a 2-1 record, having secured notable victories against Real Madrid and Barcelona earlier in the season. Dubai coach Chavi Pascual emphasized the need to control Crvena zvezda's offensive rebounding and intensity to secure a win. The match is expected to be a high-tempo contest between two teams looking to solidify their positions in the EuroLeague standings.
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Chavi Pascual · Coca-Cola Arena · Crvena Zvezda · Dubai · Dubai · Dubai Basketball · Džonatan Motli · EuroLeague · Ibon Navaro · Ibon Navarro · Nikola Đurišić · Ognjen Dobrić