MANILA, Philippines -- San Miguel guard Terrence Romeo is expected to miss two more games -- including a showdown against his former team -- as he continues to recover from a sprained left ankle.

Romeo suffered the injury in the third quarter of the Beermen's 124-118 loss to Columbian Dyip last Friday in their first game of the 2019 PBA Philippine Cup.

He did not see action as San Miguel held off Barangay Ginebra, 99-91, on Sunday to barge into the win column.

"One week rest siguro para sure, 'yun 'yung sinabi sa akin noong nagpa-check ako," said Romeo, who had 7 points and 4 assists in his debut for San Miguel.

"Titignan ko kung aabot sa next game, pero 'di ko kasi pwedeng madaliin eh," he added.

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San Miguel head coach Leo Austria was also reluctant about rushing Romeo back to action. "We don't want to aggravate his injury," said the tactician.

"I think he will miss two more games siguro," Austria confirmed.

That means Romeo will sit out San Miguel's game against the Meralco Bolts on Friday at the Ynares Center, and a highly anticipated showdown against TNT KaTropa next Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum.

TNT had shipped Romeo to San Miguel in the offseason for Brian Heruela, Dave Semerad, and a future draft pick.

While he wants to return to the court at the soonest possible time, Romeo said what's important is he continues to support the team.

"Napaka-ganda ng nilalaro ng team," said Romeo.

"Alam naman ni coach. Susunod lang ako kung ano gusto nila," he also said. "Susubukan ko lang na mas mapabilis, para makatulong ako sa team."

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