Real Madrid plans to recall Eli Ndiaye from his loan at ASISA Joventut before the November 15 deadline to ease a mounting injury crisis. Pedro Martínez cuenta actualmente con una larga lista de bajas que complica seriamente la planificación del equipo para las próximas semanas de la Liga ACB Endesa.
The Injury Crisis Facing Real Madrid
The club’s medical room is currently overflowing with long-term absences and fresh physical setbacks. Gabriel Deck and Usman Garuba remain sidelined for extended periods, while Théo Maledon recently suffered a right knee sprain. Mikael Jantunen adds to the frontcourt worries with a complete rupture of the plantar fascia in his left foot.
Backcourt depth is equally strained. Nick Smith Jr. continues to battle foot discomfort, and Facundo Campazzo remains a doubt due to ongoing physical niggles. With the list of casualties expanding daily, club officials decided to tap into their roster flexibility.
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Ndiaye’s Impact at Joventut
Ndiaye joined Badalona on loan this past summer to secure regular minutes. The young forward has appeared in six Liga Endesa matches for the verdinegros and was essential in capturing the Supercopa de España against Barça earlier in the campaign, contributing 14 points, three rebounds, and two assists.
Under the terms of the arrangement, Ndiaye’s final appearance for Badalona could arrive on November 14 against Casademont Zaragoza. However, that timeline remains flexible depending on roster movements in Badalona.
Replacement Scenarios in Badalona
Joventut could accelerate Ndiaye’s departure if the club secures a replacement before the mid-November cutoff. Recent speculation links Jabari Parker with a potential return to Badalona. While the American forward reportedly views a comeback at the Olímpic favorably, negotiations remain unresolved.
Real Madrid holds the contractual authority to bring Ndiaye back to the capital, provided the paperwork is finalized by November 15.
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