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Germany Coach Álex Mumbrú Out of Hospital, Plans November Return for World Cup Qualifiers

Assistant Alan Ibrahimagic guided Germany to EuroBasket gold during Mumbrú's absence.

Overview

  • Mumbrú said he lost a lot of weight due to pancreatitis but is improving day by day and feels “okay, not perfect.”
  • He spent five nights hospitalized during EuroBasket in Tampere and more than four weeks in a clinic immediately after the tournament.
  • He expects about two more weeks to fully recover and is working to be at 100 percent for the next international window.
  • His preparation has included reviewing games and statistics, compiling candidate lists, and speaking with players about the upcoming selections.
  • Germany opens 2027 World Cup qualifying on November 28 against Israel in Neu-Ulm and December 1 in Cyprus, and his contract runs through 2026 with a possible extension if qualification is achieved.