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Mannheim (AP) - Bundesliga professional Lukas Nilsson from the Rhein-Neckar Löwen has justified his waiver of the handball World Cup in Egypt with consideration for the family.
«What if something happens?
For example, if I get Corona, should I sit in quarantine in Egypt for two weeks? ”Said the Swedish international on Friday.
“Then suddenly I could be away from my family for six weeks.
Should that happen, I would die. "
The 24-year-old isn't the only top player who doesn't want to take part in the January 13th to 31st tournament.
The German national player Patrick Wiencek is also without for private reasons.
«In these times there are more important things than the national team.
It's a purely personal decision, ”said Nilsson.
"I just have too many other things on my mind to really perform."
Squad of the Rhein-Neckar Löwen
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Nilsson statements on the Löwen homepage