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Germany Coach Álex Mumbrú Hospitalized in Tampere, Will Miss EuroBasket Opener

Assistant Alan Ibrahimagic will coach the debut with no timetable set for Mumbrú’s return.

Overview

  • Germany’s federation said Mumbrú is in a Tampere hospital with an acute infection, is receiving treatment and is improving.
  • He will not be on the bench for Wednesday’s opener against Montenegro in the tournament’s first phase.
  • Assistant coach Alan Ibrahimagic will act as head coach for the game, and the DBB has not set a return date.
  • Reporting indicates fellow assistant Alberto Miranda will also help direct the team for the debut.
  • Mumbrú was admitted Monday with severe abdominal pain, and captain Dennis Schröder said the coach’s health is the priority as the team competes.