Satou Sabally to miss Germany’s home FIBA World Cup in Berlin due to concussion recovery

New York's basketball player Satou Sabally will not participate in Germany's FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin later this month due to a recent concussion. Sabally, who plays for the New York Liberty, suffered the head injury during a game against Las Vegas on June 23. In a recent Instagram post, she expressed her disappointment at not being able to join her team and family at the World Cup, emphasizing her commitment to her recovery.

Sabally is one of the expected key players for Germany, alongside her sister Nyara and teammate Leonie Fiebich. Both Nyara Sabally, who has a calf injury, and Fiebich, recovering from a foot injury, will miss the tournament. Germany made their Olympic debut at the 2021 Paris Games, reaching the quarterfinals before losing to host France. Their head coach, Chris DeMarco, stated that the players' health is always a top priority.