Jasiel Rivero was diagnosed with a muscle tear in the calf of his left leg.
Valencia Basket big man Jasiel Rivero felt discomfort in his left leg at the end of yesterday's losing effort against UCAM Murcia.
Following the performed medical tests today, Rivero was diagnosed with a muscle tear in the calf of his left leg, via the official team's announcement.
The Spanish club reports that Rivero will be forced to miss the upcoming Valencia games. There is no timetable for the player's return to the basketball court.
Jasiel Rivero
| Team: |
Valencia Basket |
| Position: | C |
| Age: | 28 |
| Height: | 206 cm |
| Weight: | 100 kg |
| Birth place: | Havana, Cuba |
The Cuban power forward/center was a leading figure in Valencia's first two EuroLeague games this season.
He averaged 14.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 16.5 PIR but his team suffered two defeats against Baskonia and ASVEL.
Valencia travel to Turkey this week to face both teams of the country in EuroLeague's double week: Anadolu Efes Istanbul and Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul.
The Spanish powerhouse today announced that James Webb will also skip the next matches.
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