Disaster for Serbia! Danilović and Živojinović Out of EuroBasket, "Young Eagles" Down to Ten
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A significant setback has hit Serbia's U18 national team, currently competing at the European Championship in Trentino.
The "Young Eagles" face Greece in Wednesday's Round of 16 match, but they will play this, and any subsequent games, with only ten players.
The reason for this unfortunate situation is serious injuries sustained by Vuk Danilović and Luka Živojinović, prompting an official statement from the Basketball Federation of Serbia (KSS) on Tuesday.
The Basketball Federation of Serbia informs the public that, following detailed medical examinations conducted in Italy, the injuries to our junior national team players Vuk Danilović and Luka Živojinović are such that both players will be unable to play for our national team for the remainder of the European Championship. Both players will undergo additional medical examinations upon their return to Belgrade. The Serbian national team will conclude the European Championship with ten players. KSS
Danilović Injured Against Denmark
Serbia managed to overcome Denmark, securing a victory to conclude the group stage and earning a second-place finish heading into the Round of 16.
The "Young Eagles" already know their opponent for that stage: the Greek national team. However, it appears Serbia will enter their first knockout match without Vuk Danilović, one of the team's key players.
Predrag Danilović's son landed awkwardly after contact with a Danish player and subsequently left the court with the assistance of the medical team.
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