Serbia without Bogdanović in the continuation of EuroBasket

(Patria) - Captain of the Serbian basketball team Bogdan Bogdanović will not play in the continuation of the European Championship due to a hamstring injury he sustained in the match against Portugal in the second round of the group stage of the competition, it was announced by the Basketball Federation of Serbia.

"Bogdanović was diagnosed with a hamstring muscle rupture which prevents him from participating in the continuation of the European Championship. In agreement with Bogdan's club, the Los Angeles Clippers, the captain will undergo intensive therapy in the United States of America in the coming period in order to recover as soon as possible," the statement said.

The Basketball Federation of Serbia added that Stefan Jović will wear the captain's armband in the continuation of the championship.

Serbia defeated Estonia, Portugal, and Latvia in the first three rounds of the group stage.

The Serbian national team plays its next match against the Czech Republic tomorrow at 9:15 PM.