Italian international Stefano Mancinelli suffered a broken nose while helping Climamio Bologna beat Carpisa Napoli on Sunday.

Mancinelli, who played for Italy at EuroBasket 2005, caught an accidental elbow in the second overtime and had to leave the floor to receive medical attention.

It us uncertain when he will be able return to action but when he does, the forward who is expected to represent Italy at the FIBA World Championship in Japan will have to wear a protective mask.

Climamio held on for a 112-107 triumph at the Land Rover Arena.