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Lebanon hit by five injuries ahead of South Korea clash

Lebanon's national basketball team is weakened by injuries ahead of their FIBA World Cup qualifier against South Korea on August 28. Star guard Wael Arakji is out with a torn ACL, and four other key players are also sidelined or doubtful.

What it means

• Wael Arakji (torn ACL) is out, a major blow to Lebanon's backcourt.
• Ali Mansour, Jihad El-Khatib, Amir Saoud, and Haig Gueuzjian are also injured; El-Khatib and Gueuzjian have ankle issues, Saoud has fatigue.
• Lebanon is expected to rely on Ali Mazher, Youssef Khayat, Karim Zeinoun, and others for more minutes.

Model read

Lebanon's squad is significantly weakened, especially in the backcourt without Arakji, giving South Korea a notable advantage in this away qualifier.

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