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Germany to Open EuroBasket Without Coach Álex Mumbrú After Hospitalization

The federation says Álex Mumbrú is improving during inpatient treatment.

Bundestrainer Alex Mumbru fällt krankheitsbedingt zum EM-Auftakt aus – Assistent Alan Ibrahimagic übernimmt vorerst an der Seitenlinie.
Thiemann spielt seit 2024 in Japan
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Overview

  • The German federation reported Mumbrú was admitted in Tampere with an acute infection and is doing significantly better.
  • Assistant Alan Ibrahimagic will lead the team against Montenegro and says he expects Mumbrú could return for Friday’s game against Sweden.
  • Players acknowledged the setback but stressed focus, with Johannes Thiemann urging the team to keep winning.
  • FIBA noted Mumbrú did not attend Tuesday’s pregame press conference.
  • Germany arrives with strong warm-up results and nine World Cup winners, though David Krämer lacked club clearance and Moritz Wagner remains in recovery.