Nikola Karabatic almost thought he would not have the chance to win another title in Cologne on Sunday, as France were nearly eliminated by Sweden in the semi-final. But Elohim Prandi, thanks to a stunning equaliser in the last second, gave his teammate another chance.
“Nikola has been such an important for France in the last years that, of course, it’s nice that I helped,” says Prandi.
Karabatic, of course, needs no lessons in how to play a final. But he plans on adding a dimension to his role for this game against Denmark.
“I’m now the most experienced player and I always tell my teammates to remain calm and focus. I think this is my role, now, to kind of show the way by showing calm,” he concludes.
Expect a mix between calm and fire in the furnace of the LANXESS arena on Sunday.
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