Kostas Sloukas will enter the operating room today (Tuesday, April 28), after suffering an injury during yesterday’s Panathinaikos training session.
The experienced guard suffered a torn left meniscus in his left knee and will undergo surgery immediately, with the goal of returning to action as soon as possible.
His absence is a given for the EuroLeague playoff series against Valencia, which significantly affects the team’s plans.
However, the medical and coaching staff has decided on immediate surgery to maximize his chances of making the Final Four, which will be held at the Telekom Center Athens.
The recovery time in such cases is usually estimated at 3-4 weeks, with optimism that, depending on the progress of his rehabilitation, Sloukas will be able to return in time.
The absence of the Green’s captain changes the playing field, but his teammates appear determined to fill the void and compete for qualification, with the added motivation of returning to the Final Four.
