Terrence Romeo, who is reportedly nursing an injury, showed up at the PhilSports Arena to support new team Terrafirma.
Terrence Romeo and Vic Manuel did not see action in Terrafirma’s opening game in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday, Nov. 27.
Dyip coach Raymond Tiongco said Romeo is still nursing an undisclosed injury but still showed his support to the team in their opening match at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.
Two days ago, San Miguel sent Romeo and Manuel to the Dyip for Juami Tiongson and Andreas Cahilig.
“Noong nalaman niya kasi (about the trade), late na, Monday. May injury pa rin daw siya,” Tiongco told reporters.
Earlier, Romeo politely declined when asked by some members of the press for an interview.
Manuel, meanwhile, is still feeling under the weather, according to Tiongco, who took the reins from Johnedel Cardel before the start of the conference.
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As Terrafirma absorbed a 116-87 early setback to the FiberXers, Tiongco underscored the need to have the Romeo and Manuel on the court as soon as possible.
“Hopefully, sa Saturday, magamit ko sila kasi kailangan ko rin talaga ng veterans na magku-control ng game, magtutulungan,” Tiongco said.
“Hopefully, mag-ensayo. Kanina, nandiyan naman ang presence ni Terrence. Si Vic, nakiusap namang may sakit lang, eh. Pero sana magamit namin sila kasi kita mo naman, masiyadong bata (other players). Wala 'yung pasensya noong team.”
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The Dyip will next face NorthPort on Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo.