Cambridis for Lesor: “To get back we need to be 100% sure – we are optimistic that it will be done soon”

The countdown to Panathinaikos’ first big match with Efes As part of the Euroleague playoffs it has entered its final straight. European champions want to do the first 1-0 on Easter Tuesday (22/4) and then take two days later a clear lead for qualifying in Final Four of Abu Dhabi.

However, in this effort, at least for the first matches, except Marius Grigonis will not have the great unfortunate of the season Matthias Lesor.

Following Ergkin Ataman’s placements on the state of the French center, his assistant also made statements, Savvas Kamberidis. Greek coach spoke to ‘Equipe“For the situation of Matthias Lesor, stressing that no one in the team should be in a hurry, both for the good of the player and for the whole.

In detail his statement:

“He follows his program thoroughly. With such a serious injury, it is necessary to do so step by step. His ankle had to regain his complete mobility after nine weeks in a boot. But we got to the point of using his basketball and foot to close. “.

What is his mental state? “Positive and motivated. It is so strong that it does not seem to feel pain. At first he was a bit rigid, but gradually recovered his abilities and strengths. He now puts weights on his injured leg and his body responds perfectly. It is a phenomenon of nature! He always asks more. The hardest part is to contain him. The day after the first “turn”, he wanted to … dive into the parquet. I told him if he did this, I would lose my job! I’m sure he’ll come back stronger than ever. “

Is it likely to return to the playoffs? :“It all depends on each stage, it includes jumps, rhythm changes, direction and then return to collective training, contact … We will see, and we are optimistic that it can happen as soon as possible. But for the long -term health of the player and the good of the team, we must be 100% sure they are ready. You can’t speed up this process. “