German Handball Team Eyes World Championship Semifinals Despite Early Setbacks

Coach Alfred Gislason remains optimistic as health issues and absences disrupt the team's preparation for the January 14 tournament start.

The German handball team faces a rocky start to its World Championship preparations, with key players missing due to illness and injuries.
Coach Alfred Gislason has emphasized the team's goal of reaching the semifinals, maintaining confidence in their abilities despite challenges.
Two Olympic medalists, Sebastian Heymann and Jannik Kohlbacher, are confirmed as unavailable for the tournament in Denmark, Croatia, and Norway.
Preventing a team-wide illness is a priority, with players encouraged to fully recover before joining training to avoid a repeat of the COVID-19 disruptions during the 2022 European Championship.
The team will play two test matches against Brazil before their January 15 opener against Poland, which Gislason has described as a key match in their campaign.