COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s nationwide crew has been hit by illness forward of its closing World Cup qualifier towards Scotland on Tuesday.
Head coach Brian Riemer stated two gamers have been unwell, in addition to one other member of workers — probably disrupting preparations for the essential match at Hampden Park.
Joachim Andersen and Rasmus Hojlund missed Denmark’s 2-2 draw with Belarus on Saturday, which makes the showdown with Scotland a decider for prime spot in Group C and automated qualification for the World Cup. First-placed Denmark is one level forward of Scotland in second.
“We’re in a scenario the place the physician is on it. It’s the season for such issues,” stated Riemer in quotes reported by The Guardian newspaper. “You’ll be able to’t shield your self 100% however we’re doing every little thing we will and proper now our hope and evaluation is that we’ve got put a plug in it and that on Tuesday we’ve got 24 males who’re match for a struggle and able to play.
“Is it a fear forward of Scotland? Sure, should you ask me if I might have wished that there had been no sickness, and that there additionally is not going to be on Tuesday, then in fact that’s the reply.”
Scotland was crushed 3-2 by Greece on Saturday and missed the prospect to maneuver away from Denmark on the prime of the group.
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