Walter: If we are healthy and progress, we have a chance to pass the group in the Europa League
At today's draw at the EHF headquarters, the groups for the new Europa League season were drawn. Rivals of Eurofarm Pelister in group "D" are Fuchse Berlin, Bidasoa Irun, Aarhus, Aguas Santas Milanesa and Motor.
The coach of the Macedonian vice-champion, Lars Walter is satisfied with the draw, according to the Dane one team stands out from the rest, it is Fuchse Berlin.
– I am satisfied with the draw. One team stands out from the rest, it's Fuchse Berlin. I can say that the other teams are close to our level. It will be very important to avoid injuries, because we will play a lot of games every week. If we are healthy and if we continue to improve, we have a good chance to get through the group. Aarhus has three experienced handball players: playmaker, left back and pivotman. They also have a good defender and an excellent goalkeeper. The rest are young guys, they run a lot and play typically Scandinavian handball. They are a tough opponent, they play good tactical handball. I believe that the audience will help us, because it is very difficult to play here for the Scandinavian teams – are Walter's words.
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The captain of the team, Montenegrin Mirko Radovic respects opponents, but expects placement in the next round.
- It is difficult to predict whether we are satisfied or not. Many things will be known these two weeks. The most important thing for us is to think only of ourselves. The team is progressing day by day and we are playing to pass the group and take a step forward compared to last season. The group is filled with quality teams, we know what a Fuchse Berlin means, we played with Bidasoa Irun in the Champions League three seasons ago, we know Motor... All opponents deserve respect, but we have something to hope for in this hellish atmosphere. I expect a place in the next round, but I don't want to set goals. We need to prepare for the first match and step by step, match by match - says Radovic.
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