Bartosz Kurek suffers an eye injury in PlusLiga opener, ZAKSA confirms break from training. Duration of absence still unknown.
Bartosz Kurek’s return to PlusLiga was marred by an unfortunate eye injury. In the season opener against Projekt Warszawa, the ZAKSA and Polish national team star was forced to leave the court after a ball deflected off his teammate and struck him in the eye. Unable to continue, Kurek was taken to the hospital for further evaluation.
ZAKSA’s Official Statement
ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle released an official statement regarding Kurek’s condition, confirming that he will remain under ophthalmological supervision for the next few days. This will result in a temporary break from training, but the exact duration of his absence is still unknown.
Upcoming Challenges for ZAKSA
Without their captain, ZAKSA suffered a 0:3 defeat against Projekt Warszawa. Their next match is scheduled for Friday against Steam Hemarpol Norwid Częstochowa. The team now faces the challenge of adapting to Kurek’s absence as they navigate the early stages of the season.