FIATC Girona Hit Hard by Injuries and FIBA Call-Ups in Pre-Season

National Team Call-Ups Disrupt Pre-Season Progress

The early-season preparations for FIATC Girona have hit a significant hurdle after just one week of practice. According to club announcements, guards and forwards have been pulled away from domestic duties to join international squads for the second qualifying phase of the Qatar 2027 Basketball World Cup.

Andrzej Pluta has linked up with the Poland pre-selection camp, while David N’Guessan has traveled to join the Netherlands pre-selection squad. Both national teams find themselves drawn into Group K for the upcoming fixtures.

Group K Fixture Schedule

The international window forces both players into demanding early-season travel and competitive schedules:

• Poland national team: Israel faces Poland on Thursday, August 27, at 8:00 p.m., followed by a match between Poland and Germany on Sunday, August 30, at 2:45 p.m., according to club schedules.
• Netherlands national team: Germany plays the Netherlands on Thursday, August 27, at 8:00 p.m., with the Netherlands facing Croatia on Sunday, August 30, at 2:30 p.m.

Compounding Roster Shortages at Fontajau

The international departures deepen an already challenging pre-season for Moncho Fernández and his technical staff. The club confirmed that Pluta and N’Guessan’s absences compound ongoing roster issues, joining previously sidelined players Isaac Vázquez and Aljaz Kunc in the treatment room.

With nearly half of the squad away from the parquet at Fontajau, coaching staff face an uphill battle to establish team chemistry and tactical cohesion during the crucial foundational weeks of the calendar.

Next Steps for FIATC Girona

FIATC Girona will continue modified training sessions through the remainder of the week while monitoring the health and eventual return of their international and injured players ahead of upcoming friendly fixtures.