Italy, a doubt ahead of opener vs. Greece: Pippo Ricci not fully fit
EuroBasket 2025 kicks off today, with Italy head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco and team captain Nicolò Melli set to speak at a press conference at 1:00 PM. There's anticipation surrounding Pozzecco’s final roster choices, which were actually hinted at yesterday by the Cypriots, who left Riccardo Rossato out of the team photo—suggesting his exclusion.
Italy's debut is scheduled for tomorrow against Greece, and there may already be a potential absence. La Gazzetta dello Sport writes:
“The Acropolis Tournament in Athens left behind a few lingering issues, particularly the knocks suffered by Nicola Akele and Pippo Ricci. The status of the Italian vice-captain remains uncertain for the opening match against Greece, as he's still dealing with pain, though more serious injuries have been ruled out.”
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