The handball party starts tonight. Then there is great handball fever in the host country Germany, where large audiences are expected.
– Playing in front of such an audience is something special, announced national team captain Alfred Gislason.
France and North Macedonia start this year’s European Championships on Wednesday evening. After that it’s time for Germany to step onto the court in their meeting with Switzerland. This in the football team Fortuna Düsseldorf’s arena, with a capacity of around 50,000 spectators.
The home nation’s national team captain Alfred Gislason is looking forward to the tournament – which will be an experience out of the ordinary.
– The mood is exceptionally good. I don’t notice any nervousness among the players, everyone is looking forward to the start. Switzerland are the toughest possible opponents at the start. We need a very good performance, Gislason stated according to Handball World.
Gislason also commented on the fact that the premiere will be played in an arena usually used for football, which was a positive surprise.
– I am positively surprised. It was extremely successful. I’m really looking forward to the game when the stands are full. Playing in front of such an audience is something special.
Source: Handball World.news