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Gizeh (dpa) - For at least 60 minutes, the complicated circumstances of the World Cup in Egypt should not play a role for German handball players.
With the planned opening win against Uruguay, the DHB selection wants to lay the foundation for a successful tournament on Friday (6 p.m. / ARD).
In principle, there is nothing that speaks against an optimal World Cup start for the team of national coach Alfred Gislason.
Instead, a successful start shouldn't be a problem for various reasons.
MOTIVATION: The DHB selection lives in a luxurious hotel in the immediate vicinity of the Giza pyramids.
Nevertheless, the team and coach can hardly wait to finally leave the five-star hotel for the World Cup hall.
"We are ready," said playmaker Philipp Weber.
«I'm really looking forward to the coming time, to the upcoming tasks.
I'm curious how it will be in the first game. "
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EXPERIENCE: Uruguay competes in a World Cup for the first time.
Germany “is beyond our means,” said Uruguay's coach Jorge Botejara.
The game serves Gislason's newly formed team mainly to warm up.
The South Americans will try to counter this with an aggressive defense.
"When it comes to attack, what counts is making few mistakes and not being impressed by their toughness," said Weber.
INDIVIDUAL CLASS: Just participating in the World Cup is a sensation for Uruguay.
They cannot compete with exceptional players like German captain Uwe Gensheimer or goalkeeper Andreas Wolff, the DHB selection is better staffed than the South Americans in all positions.
If the 2016 European champion finds normal form, he should clearly win.
Incidentally, a German team achieved their highest victory in a World Cup opening match in 1958 against Luxembourg: they won 46: 4.
It shouldn't be that clear against Uruguay on Friday.
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