Mirotic Determined to Play: “He Wants to Be on the Court at All Costs”

After the scare of his injury against Fenerbahce, Nikola Mirotic is pushing to return as early as Thursday against Crvena Zvezda. A clear sign of his determination and leadership, giving Olimpia Milano a sigh of relief after initial fears of a serious issue.

Medical tests have ruled out fractures or muscle injuries in his left hip, which suffered a heavy contusion during the EuroLeague game. Coach Ettore Messina confirmed Mirotic’s rapid improvement: “Fortunately, we ruled out both a muscle injury and a fracture, and he’s improving quickly.”

Now, the focus shifts to whether he will actually be available for the crucial EuroLeague clash. “He wants to play at all costs, but we need to be careful,” Messina added. A final decision will be made on Tuesday when the team resumes training, as the medical staff closely monitors his condition.

A quick return for Mirotic would be a major boost for Olimpia, still fighting for a playoff spot in EuroLeague. The team has already been dealing with multiple injuries in the frontcourt, including Freddie Gillespie’s recent concussion.

Mirotic’s determination is clear, but his return will depend on medical evaluations. Milano hopes to have its star back on the court as soon as possible.