Jekiri suffers muscle strain

Tonye Jekiri of Partizan Belgrade sustained a strain to his adductor muscles during a EuroLeague game against Fenerbahçe on October 15. The injury occurred in the first quarter, forcing him to leave the match, and medical evaluations confirmed the need for rest.

Injury sidelines Jekiri for two weeks

Partizan Belgrade announced on October 18 that Jekiri will require a period of rest following the injury. A follow-up examination is scheduled for two weeks later to determine his exact return date.

Jekiri misses key games

Jekiri’s absence will affect several important matches, including the Belgrade derby against Crvena Zvezda on October 22 and EuroLeague games against ASVEL on October 28 and Zalgiris Kaunas on October 30. His absence is especially notable for ASVEL, as he previously played for them in the 2019-2020 season.

Jekiri’s recent performance

This season, Jekiri has been performing well for Partizan, averaging 10.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game in the first six EuroLeague matches. He had a standout performance in a 15-point, 7-rebound game during Partizan’s victory over Paris Basketball on September 29.

Partizan faces challenges without Jekiri

Partizan’s head coach Joan Peñarroya now faces the challenge of managing Jekiri’s absence, along with that of Derek Willis. The team will rely on Joffrey Lauvergne in the frontcourt as they continue their EuroLeague campaign with a 3-3 record after six games.