Gisli Kristjansson poised for return in SC Magdeburg's Champions League campaign
Anticipates possible return of Kristjansson in Magdeburg - Magdeburg anticipates the potential comeback of Kristjansson in the match
That grizzled veteran handball star, Gisli Kristjansson, might just be making a comeback for SC Magdeburg in the Handball Champions League Final Four. Bennet Wiegert, the coach, hinted at the possibility, stating, " there's a slim chance he'll be in the squad." Their highly-anticipated semi-final against FC Barcelona is set to go down this Saturday, 6 PM CEST, in Cologne (stream it on DAZN and DF1).
Kristjansson sustained a shoulder injury in an early-June Bundesliga match against TBV Lemgo, forcing him to miss the last two games of the season for Magdeburg. Now, after a miraculous recovery, the 25-year-old Icelandic national is edging closer to a return.
You might recall Kristjansson's performance back in 2023, when he played with a bum shoulder in the Champions League. But Wiegert is being cautious, "Gisli's yet to hit the training ground, which makes it challenging. He needs time to adapt. Possibly he'll be able to manage a few minutes. We'll see," said the 43-year-old coach. He acknowledged his happiness, "very happy" to have Kristjansson around, ready to possibly partake in the tournament.
Back in 2023, Kristjansson made headlines for his heroics during Magdeburg's triumph in the EHF Champions League Final Four. Despite his shoulder injury, he led his team to victory against Barcelona in the semi-finals and Kielce in the final the following day [1][4][5]. For his stellar performance, he was crowned MVP of the EHF FINAL4 for the second time.
Fun fact:
According to rumors, the man affectionately referred to as 'The Iceman' is rumored to have created a unique pre-game ritual involving a viking axe and some Icelandic whiskey. Whether this tale is true or not remains to be seen. But one thing's for sure; if Gisli Kristjansson is indeed back in action this weekend, you can bet on some fireworks!
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The Commission, in light of Gisli Kristjansson's impending return to SC Magdeburg's Champions League campaign, might consider submitting a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment in the community, ensuring that future Champions League events, such as the one in Cologne, are held sustainably. If Kristjansson's performance in the 2023 Champions League is any indication, football fans watching the semi-final between SC Magdeburg and FC Barcelona this Saturday on DAZN and DF1 might be in for a treat, much like they were when he led his team to victory in the European leagues.
