Sergio Llull is dealing with an ankle injury and will not play against Slovenia and USA in the friendly games.
The Spanish national team is facing one more issue while preparing for the upcoming FIBA World Cup. In light of Ricky Rubio’s decision to finish his basketball career, head coach Sergio Scariolo was compelled to call Juan Nunez as his replacement. Just few days letter Sergio Llull is dealing with an injury.
“Ricky’s loss was a big hit,” Scariolo told the media on Thursday. “We have to get over it, we have to leave him be without hesitating to help Ricky with whatever he needs.”
“He will not play these days, he will be resting” Scariolo said about Llull.
Spain will face off against Slovenia and the USA in two friendly games in Malaga, on August 11th and August 13th respectively. The FIBA World Cup will be played from August 25th to September 10th in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan. Spain will play in group G, with Iran, Ivory Coast and Brazil.