With a sudden defeat against the national team of Latvia, Spain found itself on the verge of elimination when it comes to the FIBA World Cup. An additional headache is the injury experienced by Sergio Llull, which is why there is a big question mark for his performance.
As the respected Spanish media “Mundo Deportivo” reports, the veteran and one of the leaders of “La Roja” was injured in the “Latvian clash”. He suffered swelling from one blow to his left leg, which can be an aggravating circumstance for Sergio Scariolo’s match preparation.
The Basketball Federation of Spain confirmed that they are waiting for the development of the situation. It’s not just the passage to the quarterfinals of the FIBA World Cup that is at stake in the game against Canada. The factor that is an additional burden on the backs of these two national teams is certainly the appearance at the Olympic Games.
In case of defeat, Spain would seek its place in the most prestigious planetary competition through the pre-qualification tournament, which further implies that if they lose, they will remain without qualifications.
Sergio Llull was part of the 2019 championship team when “La Roja” lifted the world champion trophy in China. In the current part of the FIBA World Cup, the veteran has played four games. He averaged four points and 3.8 assists. He registered seven assists against Latvia. When it comes to Spain, it is clear that the statistical figures cannot be compared with what Llull brings on the floor.
The duel between Canada and Spain is scheduled for Sunday, September 3rd.