The real reason why Rudy Gobert has lost importance in France's rotation in the Olympics
The pivot of the French selection barely played 3 minutes in the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games, and it was believed to be a technical decision, but that's not the case
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are already deep into the battle for the medals, with France facing Germany in the semifinals, and the favorite, the United States, against Nikola Jokic's Serbia. The French team, playing at home, managed to defeat Canada in the quarterfinals, but did so practically without Rudy Gobert, who only played 3 minutes throughout the match.
Initially, it was believed to be a technical decision. But Gobert has revealed that he has an injury to his left ring finger. The injury, which had not been previously disclosed, led Gobert to undergo an MRI to assess its severity.
"There were several reasons why I didn't play, including the matchups but also what can happen in training, with injuries," Gobert explained after the game. This statement made it clear that the finger injury was one of the factors that limited his time on the court.
France's coach confirms the news
The French coach, Vincent Collet, confirmed that Gobert underwent an MRI on the injured finger and that the results were positive, allowing him to continue playing in the tournament. Despite receiving medical clearance, Gobert was seen with a splint on his finger, emphasizing the seriousness of the injury and the caution with which it is being managed.
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