Brødsgaard pleased with the change

One of many new players in the Danish Champions League team, Aalborg DH, is Danish international Karen Brødsgaard. The 29-year old pivot left another Danish top club, Ikast/Bording, for the Aalborg side – a step she does not regret. Eurohandball.com talks to the experienced pivot and defensive specialist, who has been bothered by a knee injury during her preparation period.

Eurohandball.com: What do you think about your new team?

Karen Brødsgaard: Well, we won our first match in the Danish league, and that was positive, of course – but we will have to improve our defence as well as the timing of our attacks, so there is still a lot to do.

Eurohandball.com: So far you only played in the defence in your new team. When are we going to see you also in the attack?

Karen Brødsgaard: Hey, let’s take it easy, shall we? I do train a lot in our attacking play, though, but I have to be careful not getting too eager – my injury renew then.

Eurohandball.com: Why did you join Aalborg before this season?

Karen Brødsgaard: As many people know, Ikast did not want to extend my contract, unfortunately. Among the many offers I had, Aalborg seemed to be the most interesting option – the team, the coach, and the chance to play for a fantastic home crowd.

Eurohandball.com: Did the chance to play in the Champions League also play a part in your decision?

Karen Brødsgaard: No doubt about that. I played in the Champions League before and I remember it was great fun. Hopefully we are going to play in the group stage and maybe we can get even further.

Eurohandball.com: You will have to go through a qualification tournament at the end of this month. Do you think your team are ready for that?

Karen Brødsgaard: I’m glad that we still have many training sessions before that challenge. But anyway, the group is hard to predict, and with three matches in one weekend, it may very well be the physically strongest team or the team with the best substitutes to win the group and qualify for at the end.