Franz Wagner to be evaluated from day to day after ankle injury

2023-08-26T06:37:22+00:00 2023-08-26T06:37:22+00:00.

Cesare Milanti

26/Aug/23 06:37

Eurohoops.net
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The German superstar had to leave the court earlier than expected against Japan

By Cesare Milanti / info@eurohoops.net

Closing in Okinawa’s Group E first day, Germany had a comfortable 83-61 win against Japan to tie at two points with Australia. Helping Gordon Herbert’s squad, Franz Wagner scored 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists with 5/6 from two.

However, the Orlando Magic‘s superstar had to leave the court with 4:55 minutes left in the game, suffering an ankle injury. Following the win, the German national team head coach mentioned it saying “It looks like a sprained ankle”.

The German Basketball Federation released an update on the 21-year-old. “Franz Wagner is being looked after intensively by the medical staff. An exact diagnosis is not yet possible due to pending imaging. His status is day-to-day”, they said.

It’s still yet unknown if Franz Wagner will play against Australia on Sunday, celebrating his 22nd birthday.

PHOTO CREDIT: 2023 FIBA World Cup

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