The captain of the Israeli national team, Gal Makal, announced today (Sunday) that he will not be able to participate in the national team window next month in Poland. Stick, who contracted corona, is suffering from a complication of the disease – and in light of that, will be out of action for the next two months. The Onikaha Malaga guard took advantage of the situation to warn: “It is important that we all know not to underestimate the virus and its consequences,” he said today, “hoping to end the epidemic as soon as possible.”
Stick told the Basketball Association website: “About a month ago I was positive for the corona virus while recovering from a palm crisis. My wife and son and I spent two weeks at home in isolation. I had symptoms of fever, muscle aches, weakness and loss of taste and smell. Slowly things improved and after about two weeks I returned to a light activity, but one day I felt a little short of breath and underwent tests that revealed that as a result of the virus, a healthy blood clot developed in me. “
“I started medication for blood thinners. This treatment will prevent me from having an activity with contact in the near future. I feel much better, returning to exercise gradually on the way to full recovery soon. At first this news found me very disappointed when I realized I would not be able to play with my Unicah team in the near future. “Malaga and of course in the next window with the team, but in a broader view, the phenomenon I encountered could endanger my health in a serious and good way that we were able to get over things without causing any damage.”
However, he clarified: “I am expected to return to full activity towards the final stages of the season and of course to the Israeli team in its next activity. We will know not to underestimate the virus and its consequences in the hope of ending the epidemic as soon as possible. “
