June Mar Fajardo likely out of Gilas lineup due to calf injury

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June Mar Fajardo likely out of Gilas lineup due to calf injury
Gilas big man June Mar Fajardo suffers a calf muscle strain

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Gilas Pilipinas big man June Mar Fajardo has strained his right calf muscle and could be out of the national team’s lineup for the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup, which takes place from August 8 to 20 in Lebanon.

The 27-year-old Fajardo consulted with doctors at VRP Hospital in Mandaluyong and the findings were “acute exaccerbation of an old muscle tear on the Right Distal Medial Gastrocnemius Muscle.”

As per the doctor’s recommendation, Fajardo is to “rest for one week followed by another week of strengthening with physical therapy.”

PAIN. June Mar Fajardo's state of health according to the assistant physical the San Miguel Beermen. Photo by Jane Bracher/Rappler

PRESCRIPTION PAD. June Mar Fajardo's prescription pad. Photo by Jane Bracher/Rappler

Fajardo suffered the injury during his PBA team San Miguel’s match against TNT KaTropa on Wednesday, August 2, leading the Beermen to a 97-91 win with 27 points and 6 boards.

Gilas head coach Chot Reyes also tweeted regarding Fajardo’s situation on Friday.

During San Miguel’s game tonight, Fajardo is in uniform but has not played in the first half of the game. – With reports Jane Bracher/Rappler.com

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