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Germany Presses On at EuroBasket as Coach Àlex Mumbrú Misses Next Two Games

Team doctors report he is stabilizing, with assistant Alan Ibrahimagic guiding Germany through early tip-offs against Sweden and Lithuania.

Overview

  • Team doctor Oliver Pütz said Mumbrú remains hospitalized in Tampere with an acute abdomen and will not be on the bench against Sweden on Friday or Lithuania on Saturday.
  • His return timeline is open, with officials suggesting a comeback may not occur until the final round in Riga depending on his recovery.
  • Assistant Alan Ibrahimagic continues as acting head coach after leading the 106:76 opening win over Montenegro and has adjusted routines for the lunchtime starts.
  • Isaac Bonga, who exited late against Montenegro, received the all clear and is expected to be available for Sweden.
  • Germany’s next group games start at 12:30 German time, with broadcasts on RTL and MagentaSport, as players noted the unusual timing and the staff tailored the matchday schedule.