The ordeal of Álex Mumbrú after becoming European champion with Germany
The coach had to return to the hospital to be treated again for the pancreatitis that almost left him without the European Championship
Álex Mumbrú is going through a delicate moment personally, just when his name is associated with one of the recent major successes of German basketball. The national team coach accompanied his team throughout the Eurobasket, a tournament that ended with Germany being crowned champion, although it happened under very adverse circumstances.
From the first phase in Tampere (Finland), he was already struggling with serious health issues. On August 25, right after arriving, he had to be hospitalized due to pancreatitis. After being discharged, he returned to the bench, but aware that he couldn't bear the full weight of the competition, he handed over control to his trusted assistant, Alan Ibrahimagic.
Nevertheless, Mumbrú did not leave his team. He experienced every game sitting on a chair next to the bench, displaying an unusual calmness and discreet celebrations, far from the energetic gestures he used to show during his playing days. His physical state, however, was evident: he lost seven kilos during the championship. This endurance surprised the medical team, who later admitted to not understanding how he had endured so many days in such delicate conditions.
After the final, the coach could not join the team in Frankfurt to celebrate the title with the fans. His symptoms forced him to go directly to Barcelona, where new tests confirmed that the pancreatitis persisted. Since this Monday, he has been hospitalized in a hospital in the Catalan city, where specialists have outlined a recovery plan that begins with a minimum of two weeks of hospitalization.
The initial goal is to definitively control the disease and stabilize his condition. If the progress is positive, the doctors will proceed with a laparoscopy operation to remove his gallbladder, a necessary step to prevent relapses and potential future complications.
Mumbrú's Ordeal
Meanwhile, the contrast is evident: Germany celebrates a historic success, but its coach focuses all his energies on overcoming a health issue that has tested him beyond the sporting realm. Mumbrú's commitment was evident in his effort to be with his players, although his visibly deteriorated appearance reflected the magnitude of the challenge. Now, the coach faces a new stage, this time off the courts, with the hope of fully recovering and resuming his duties promptly leading the German team.
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