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Spain Call Up Langarita and Cárdenas as Aldama, Brizuela Rejoin Training

Germany provides Spain's key tune-ups before EuroBasket.

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Santi Aldama. |  Quique García

Overview

  • Coach Sergio Scariolo added Lucas Langarita and Álvaro Cárdenas to the senior squad for the final preparation phase after recent roster setbacks.
  • Santi Aldama returned to team practice in Valdebebas after missing all previous friendlies, and Darío Brizuela also resumed training following a muscle overload.
  • Alberto Abalde suffered a myofascial tear in the short adductor of his left leg during the loss to France in Paris and left the training camp.
  • Spain will face Germany in friendlies on Thursday at Madrid’s Movistar Arena and on Saturday in Cologne.
  • FIBA’s latest forecast ranks Spain 11th for EuroBasket, citing absences and a preparation record of three defeats and one win.