Overview
- Doctors diagnosed pancreatitis linked to gallstones shortly before the European Championship group stage in Tampere.
- He underwent more than four weeks of inpatient care in Barcelona, receiving IV nutrition and fluids before progressing to semi-solid food last week.
- Mundo Deportivo, cited by BILD, reported he lost about 16 kilograms during treatment.
- After a brief appearance on the sideline in the Round of 16 in Riga, he ceded in-game duties to assistant Alan Ibrahimagic, who guided Germany to the European title.
- In a message quoted by BILD, the 46-year-old said he feels better and is finally going home.