On Monday, the men’s national team gathers for the first time under the leadership of new national team captain Michael Apelgren. Two new players have been called up to the squad: Danish professionals Lukas Nilsson and Edwin Aspenbäck.
France in Orleans (November 6) and Denmark in Linköping.(November 10) stand for the opposition when the EHF Euro Cup begins next week. Michael Apelgren just over two weeks ago took out his first squad as national team captain but has now had to make two changes then Eric Johansson will be a father next week and Lukas Sandell is injured,
This means that Aalborg’s left wing Lukas Nilsson and Holstebro’s right wing Edwin Aspenbäck has been called in.
– Lukas has played many fine matches in Aalborg and is one of Sweden’s best in the position. It is a player we want into the heat, says Apelgren.
– That Edwin has been named player of the month in the Danish league, which is one of the best leagues in the world, says a lot about his recent achievements. He has had an exciting development in recent years and has many skills that suit our type of handball.
Lukas Nilsson has previously played six championships for Sweden and 73 A international matches, the most recent in January 2020. For Edwin Aspenbäck, it will be his national team debut.
THE SQUAD FOR THE EHF EURO CUP
6 november, 21.10: France, Arena Orleans, Orleans (broadcast on Viaplay)
10 november, 16.00: Denmark, Saab Arena, Linköping (broadcast on SVT)
Goalkeepers:
12. Andreas Palicka, Paris Saint-Germain, 164 A international matches/18 goals
16. Tobias Thulin, Pick Szeged, 66/0
51. Fabian Norsten, Aalborg Handball, 4/0
Left sex:
15. Hampus Wanne, FC Barcelona, 102/418
22. Lucas Pellas, Montpellier HB, 77/245
My sex:
5. Max Darj, Fuchse Berlin, 125/149
6. Felix Möller, Aalborg Handball, 19/17
32. Oscar Bergendahl, SC Magdeburg, 62/98
Right sex:
3. Isak Persson, SG Magdeburg, 7/13
13. Sebastian Karlsson, Montpellier HB, 21/65
Left Nine:
2. Jonathan Carlsbogård, FC Barcelona, 75/148
49. Karl Wallinius, THW Kiel, 35/39
65. Lukas Nilsson, Aalborg Handball, 73/185
Mittnio:
24. Jim Gottfridsson, SG Flensburg-Handewitt, 160/506
18. Ludvig Hallbäck, Fresh from Göppingen, debutant
28. Jonathan Edvardsson, TSV Hannover-Burgdorf, 25/15
Right Nine:
23. Albin Lagergren, SC Magdeburg, 116/344
29. Edwin Aspenbäck, TTH Holstebro, debutant
Photo: Bildbyrån (montage)
