Fournier returns for EuroLeague game

Evan Fournier is set to return to the court for Olympiakos in the 10th round of EuroLeague on Friday, November 6, when the team faces Red Star Belgrade. The French player had been sidelined since October 16 due to injuries, including a left shoulder hematoma and a right knee medial collateral ligament sprain.

Coach confirms Fournier's return

Olympiakos coach Georgios Bartzokas confirmed Fournier's return on November 1, after the team's 91-62 win over Peristeri in the Greek league. He stated that Fournier would play on Friday and noted that the player's training sessions showed he was recovering well.

Fournier's injury affected EuroLeague play

Fournier missed three EuroLeague matches due to his injury, including games against Fenerbahçe, Besiktas, and Olimpia Milan. His last EuroLeague game was on October 16 against FC Barcelona, and before the injury, he had played six EuroLeague games, averaging 11.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.

Fournier's best performance highlighted

Fournier's best performance of the season was a 23-point game against Valencia. His return is expected to provide a significant boost to Olympiakos, which has faced absences in its backcourt due to other injuries and suspensions.

Olympiakos faces player absences

Key player Jean Montero, a major offseason acquisition, suffered a serious left knee injury and is expected to miss about six months of competition. Tyler Dorsey is also absent, suspended by the club and expected to miss at least four additional games.

Olympiakos has strong EuroLeague start

Despite these absences, Olympiakos has had a strong start to the EuroLeague season, with a record of seven wins and two losses after nine rounds. The team is currently sharing the top position in the league with its major rival, Panathinaikos.