What's on for our internationals
After their Liqui Moly StarLigue win in Dijon (31-38), the Parisian internationals joined up with their respective national teams. Here's a look at what they have lined up for the coming week.
France
Coach Guillaume Gille has called up four of our players to face the United States in a friendly match. Mathieu Grébille, Nikola Karabatic, Elohim Prandi and Luka Karabatic will be at the LDLC Arena in Lyon. With a view to preparing for the Olympic Games on home soil this summer, Les Bleus' squad could well be overhauled before the match.
Saturday 11 May, 16:45: France - USA
Guillaume Gille a choisi de convoquer 23 joueurs pour le stage qui débutera le 6 mai à l’Île Rousse et s’achèvera à Lyon-Décines avec le match France-USA programmé le samedi 11 mai à 16h45, à la LDLC Arena 🇫🇷⚡🇺🇸 https://t.co/pQl9ye5Gi4
— Equipes de France de Handball (@FRAHandball) April 27, 2024
NETHERLANDS
Luc Steins joins his side for a double-header to qualify for the 2025 World Cup. If they win, our centre-half and his team-mates will qualify directly for the World Championships to be held in Norway, Denmark and Croatia.
Wednesday 8 May, 16:15: Greece - Netherlands
Sunday 12 May, 16:00: Netherlands - Greece
POLAND
Kamil Syprzak's compatriots are in the same situation as the Dutch. Our pivot's team will have to overcome Slovakia in a decisive double-header if they are to qualify for the World Cup.
Thursday 9 May, 18:00: Poland - Slovakia
Sunday 12 May, 17:30: Slovakia - Poland
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DENMARK
The reigning world champions are preparing for the Olympic Games in Paris, where they will meet the other two host nations of the forthcoming World Championships. An opportunity for our left-back, Jacob Holm, to shine for his nation.
Saturday 11 May, 16:15: Norway - Denmark
Tuesday 14 May, 14:15: Denmark - Croatia
(Credits: J.Azouze/PSG)