RC Cola Army outside hitter Rachel Anne Daquis suffered a left ankle sprain after an awkward landing during their game against Generika in the Philippine Super Liga on Tuesday night at The Arena in San Juan.
Daquis, who is set to see action in the FIVB Women's Club World Championship on October 18-23, stepped on the foot of teammate Lutgarda Malaluan after a block on Ria Meneses in the third set, 15-9, in favor of the Lady Troopers.
The 28-year old spiker from Taytay, Rizal failed to finish the game, but later assured there's nothing to worry about.
"Beh, okay lang ako, nailalakad ko pa nga eh, wala lang ito," she told SPIN.ph while the team physical therapist was putting ice on the injured ankle inside the dugout.
RC Cola Armt PT Paula Tomas said they will see have the foot examined by Dr. Isagani Leal on Wednesday morning.
Army went on to win the game in four sets.
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