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Ibrahimagic to Lead Germany on Sideline for EuroBasket Quarterfinal vs. Slovenia

Mumbrú cites incomplete recovery from gallstone‑related pancreatitis, remaining on the bench in a supporting role.

Overview

  • Germany’s federation confirmed Álex Mumbrú has relinquished active in‑game duties for the rest of EuroBasket, with assistant Alan Ibrahimagic assuming match‑day responsibility.
  • Ibrahimagic already guided the team to a 5–0 group stage while Mumbrú was hospitalized in Tampere and recovering from an acute abdominal illness.
  • Mumbrú said he is not at 100 percent and will stay on the bench to help, emphasizing close staff collaboration and continuity of his system.
  • In a coordinated show of support, the full squad stood behind the coaches at a Riga press event, stressing that Mumbrú remains head coach while Ibrahimagic is the in‑game voice.
  • The DBB has asked FIBA to move the team from its current Riga hotel over quality concerns as Germany prepares for Slovenia and Luka Dončić on Wednesday at 20:00 (RTL, MagentaSport).