Germany’s 81-63 win in their opening tie against hosts Japan was marred by a late-game injury. He is one of the major players of the team, Franz Wagner, who found himself on the ground after a nice twist of the left ankle. It was an aerial contact with a Japanese player that caused his poor reception and his premature exit by limping.
The worst thing is that the Magic player, author of 10 points (5/12 shooting), 6 rebounds and 5 assists, was injured when the game was already played, then Germany led 75- 53 five minutes from the end, when it was released. Even if coach Gordon Herbert wanted to be reassuring, we will have to wait for the results of the MRI to find out more.
“It looks like a slight ankle sprain. We will know more after the MRI”, did he just saywhile the Federation issued the following press release: “Franz Wagner is under intensive care from the medical staff. It is not yet possible to make a precise diagnosis due to the ongoing MRI. His condition will be assessed on a daily basis.
It will then be necessary to decide on its presence or not to face Australia in the clash of this group E tomorrow morning. As a reminder, last year at the Euro, it was his brother, Moritz Wagner who had to forfeit. The reason ? A sprained ankle…
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
