Real Madrid Coach Pedro Martínez: Deck Injury More Severe

Gabriel “Gaby” Deck’s left shoulder injury is more severe than Real Madrid initially anticipated, head coach Pedro Martínez announced following a 120-83 Liga Endesa victory over Kids&Us Manresa on Sunday. The Argentinian small forward sustained the problem during a prior fixture, missing both a EuroLeague win against Partizan Belgrade and Sunday’s domestic league rout while awaiting thorough medical evaluations.

Pedro Martínez Addresses The Left Shoulder Injury

Real Madrid head coach Pedro Martínez spoke to reporters after the 120-83 win over Kids&Us Manresa to address the absence of Gabriel Deck. The forward picked up the left shoulder issue the previous Tuesday, forcing him to sit out the EuroLeague victory over Partizan Belgrade.

Imagino que el club lo comunicará en breve. En principio la lesión es más grave de lo que pensábamos. Pero no conozco con exactitud ni plazos ni tratamiento que va a recibir, Martínez told the media, according to MARCA, indicating that official club updates regarding exact timelines and treatment plans would follow.

Prior Shoulder Trouble With The Argentina National Team

The current left shoulder issue follows previous setbacks for Deck while representing the Argentina national team in late August. During a 2027 World Cup qualifying window match where Argentina defeated Puerto Rico 89-75, the forward first experienced discomfort in the same shoulder.

Days later, during a subsequent game against Canada, the physical recurrence forced Deck to exit the court during the second quarter.

Missed Fixtures And Upcoming Medical Updates

Real Madrid successfully navigated Deck’s absence across two competitions prior to Sunday’s statements, defeating Partizan Belgrade in EuroLeague play before dismantling Kids&Us Manresa by 37 points in the Liga Endesa. Club medical personnel continue to assess the forward’s shoulder to determine the definitive scope of the rehabilitation process.

Martínez confirmed that definitive recovery milestones remain unannounced pending further clinical reviews. Real Madrid officials are expected to issue a formal medical bulletin outlining the treatment protocol and estimated sideline duration once diagnostics conclude.