The president of La Laguna Tenerife, Aniano Cabrera, has confirmed that pivot Giorgi Shermadini is progressing well after the arrhythmia that sidelined him from the playoffs. The Georgian player has undergone tests in Barcelona and is on track to rejoin the team.
The president of La Laguna Tenerife, Aniano Cabrera, has cleared up doubts regarding Giorgi Shermadini's health status. In an interview with El Día, the club's top official assured that the Georgian pivot is doing well and training normally after the cardiac arrhythmia that prevented him from playing in the final stretch of last season and the playoffs.
According to Cabrera, Shermadini underwent a test in Barcelona last June, which he has reacted well to. "It has been a month since then, and it will be two by the time pre-season starts. I have been told that the situation is normal and similar to when he had the problem," the president explained. "There are no one hundred percent guarantees, but he is working and on track to arrive in optimal condition for pre-season and join the team," he added.
This news comes at a time of change within the club. Txus Vidorreta has left the bench, and his place has been taken by Jaka Lakovic, who will lead the team in the upcoming season. Shermadini's recovery is crucial for the new coach's plans, as the Georgian is a key piece in the interior game of the aurinegro team.
In addition to Shermadini's health, Cabrera also referred to Fran Guerra's situation. The Canarian pivot has a valid contract but has an exit option he could exercise if he receives a better offer. "We had the option to cut him, but we did not execute it. He has not officially told us anything, but when there are whispers, there is something there," the president noted. "If he wants to leave and if the circumstances arise because they pay the clause, then we would look for another quota player," he added.
Another topic discussed was the interest in the Díaz-Graham brothers, who have played in the Summer League with the Dallas Mavericks. Cabrera confirmed that the club has retained the rights to Guillermo Díaz-Graham and that they would be delighted to have both in the future. However, the young players have expressed their intention to complete a fifth year of university in the United States. "Whether we have rights or not, we have inquired about their situation because they are very good players, and we would love for them to belong to this club in the future," he stated.
The pre-season for La Laguna Tenerife will begin in approximately a month, and Shermadini's progress will be closely monitored by the fans. The 35-year-old pivot is one of the team's standout players in recent seasons, and his presence on the court is vital for the club's aspirations. The president was optimistic, yet cautious, about his recovery.
Regarding sports planning, the club is working on assembling a competitive squad under Lakovic's orders. The continuity of key players like Shermadini and the resolution of Fran Guerra's future will be two of the focal points of the pre-season. Fans hope the team can maintain the level shown in previous years, where it has been one of the most solid teams in the Liga Endesa.
For now, calm prevails within the club regarding Shermadini's health. The tests conducted in Barcelona have been positive, and the player has gradually resumed training. The next important date will be the start of pre-season, where it is expected that the Georgian will be fully integrated into the group.
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