The German basketball players have to start the European Championship without national coach Álex Mumbrú. World champion Johannes Thiemann is defiant.
Basketball world champion Johannes Thiemann has combined for the European Championship start after the failure of national coach Álex Mumbrú. “Of course we would have liked to play the first game with álex, but it doesn’t help. We can’t change it. We have to win the games. Therefore: now even more so,” said the 31-year-old on Tuesday in Tampere.
A few hours earlier, the German Basketball BUND (DBB) had announced that Mumbrú will be out against Montenegro due to an acute infection for the first group game on Wednesday (3:30 p.m./Magenta Sport).
Thiemann has been playing in Japan since 2024
The Spaniard was taken to the hospital on Monday after arrival. According to DBB, he is already “significantly better”. There is still no schedule for his return.
Ibrahimagic acts as head coach
For the time being, assistant Alan Ibrahimagic will act as head coach. The 47-year-old pointed out the team chemistry that the team could now help.
“Of course it is something that is unusual. Everyone has to shake up first. The great advantage is that the team is together and has experience. I believe that we put it away very well,” said Ibrahimagic, who, according to his own statement, will always be in exchange with Mumbrú during the Montenegro game.
Meanwhile, Thiemann warned of the Montenegriners around NBA-Profi Nikola Vucevic, who had caused problems for the German team at the EM 2022 in the round of 16.
“They are very physical, very smart players. This will definitely not be an easy opponent. We have to play concentrated and must not underestimate them,” said the Japan legionnaire of the Gunma Crane Thunder.
The Germans are the favorite in Group B. In addition to Montenegro, Sweden, Lithuania, Great Britain and Finland are still waiting. The first four reach the round of 16. The KO round is played in the Latvian capital Riga.
The German Basketball Players have to start the European Championship Without Head Coach álex Mumbrú. World Champion Johannes Thiemann is defiant.
Basketball World Champion Johannes Thiemann Showed A Combative Spirit After The Absence of Head Coach Álex Mumbrú for the Start of the European Championship. “Of course, we would have liiked to play the first game with Álex, but it does not help. We can’t. We have to win the games.
Just a Few Hours Earlier, The German Basketball Federation (DBB) Announced that Mumbrú would be ADENT from the first Group Game Against Montenegro on Wednesday (3:30 PM/Magentasport) Due to Acute Infection.
Thiemann has been playing in Japan Since 2024
The Spaniard was Taken to the Hospital on Monday after arriving for a check-up. According to the DBB, He is already “Significantly Better”. There is no timetable for his return yet.
Ibrahimagic acts as Head Coach
For the time of the time, Assistant Alan Ibrahimagic Will Act as Head Coach. The 47-Year-Old Pointed to the Team Chemistry that Could Now Help the Team.
“Of course, it’s something that Unusual. Everyon has to shake it off first. The big advantage is that the team has been together for so long and has experience. I think we can handle that very well,” Said Ibrahimagic, Who, According to his own statement, will always be in contact With Mumbrú During the Montenegro Game.
Before the Start, Thiemann Warned Against The Montenegrins Around NBA Professional Nikola Vucevic, Who Had Caused Problems for the German Team in the Round of 16 at the 2022 European Championship.
“They are very physical, very smart players. It will definitely be an easy opponent. We have to play with concentration and not underestimate them,” Said the Japan Legionnaire from the gunma crane thunders.
The Germans are the favorites in Group B. Besides Montenegro, Sweden, Lithuania, Great Britain and Finland Are So Waiting. The First Four Reach the Round of 16. The Knockout Round Will Be Played in the Latvian Capital Riga.