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Germany Coach Alex Mumbrú Returns to Sideline for 2027 World Cup Qualifying Prep

His comeback follows a month in hospital with severe pancreatitis that forced him into a reduced role at EuroBasket.

Overview

  • Preparation begins Monday in Germany for qualifiers against Israel in Neu-Ulm on Friday and Cyprus next Monday.
  • Mumbrú says he lost about 20 kilograms during his illness and has regained roughly five as he continues recovering.
  • He spent recent weeks reviewing game film and phoning players and he attended Ulm vs Bayern on Sunday.
  • During the EuroBasket knockout phase, assistant Alan Ibrahimagic handled in-game coaching because Mumbrú was too weakened.
  • Only a few European champions are expected for this window, with NBA players unavailable and EuroLeague participation still uncertain.