A Bad Omen from the Fall: How Milutinov Got Injured Against Italy, Carried Off the Court /VIDEO/

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The Serbian center collapsed after a collision with Giampaolo Ricci and remained on the court, clutching his leg. It was immediately clear this wasn't just a knock or fleeting pain; Milutinov initially couldn't get up and then left the court with the assistance of the team doctor.

This has been one of Nikola Milutinov's toughest years regarding injuries. He was sidelined in early January during a game against Aris with a quadriceps strain, and in February, he suffered a thumb fracture while playing for Olympiacos against Maroussi.

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