Dominik Mathé: 'I came here to win'

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Back to competition after a year's absence, Dominik Mathé started his adventure with Paris Saint-Germain Handball very well. In the lead to the Liqui Moly StarLigue Round 17 clash with Sélestat, he sat down to answer a few questions.

You have been back in the squad since the beginning of the year. How has your return gone?

"I'm happy now, but it hasn't always been easy, because I had to learn the tactical plans in just a few days. I hadn't played for a year. So I had to rework my offensive and defensive movements. But I think I did well [laughs]."

Was it hard being away from the squad for several months?

"A bit, because I couldn't share too much with my new teammates. But now I know my partners well."

Can you tell us about your first match, at Chartres in the Coupe de France (31-32)?

"I was really nervous! During the warm-up, I also learned that Dainis had hurt himself and that I was going to play a lot. But my team-mates helped me a lot, even though I was a bit short on the automatisms with them. But we won and that's the most important thing!"

How did you feel after your first goal?

"It's difficult to explain. I was very happy. I felt a lot of emotions."

You also got to see the Stade Pierre de Coubertin during a match. What do you think of this venue?

"As soon as I signed for Paris, I dreamed of playing here. I was very eager to play here, in front of these fans."

What did you think of the victory against Dunkerque (44-36)?

"There were a lot of goals and an incredible pace. But it suited us because we are a team that likes to run."

What do you think of the standard of the Liqui Moly StarLigue?

"At the moment I have only played one game. But I know it's very difficult. The players are very physical here. I want to win the title. I came to Paris to win, be it in the championship or the EHF Champions League."

WATCH THE FIRST PART OF OUR VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH DOMINIK MATHÉ HERE:

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