Denmark name squad for September & October UEFA Nations League fixtures; Rasmus Hojlund called up
The Danes will face Wales, Norway and Portugal.
Danish National team manager Brian Riemer on Tuesday named Denmark’s 24-man roster for the forthcoming four UEFA Nations League matches. Midfielders Mads Bidstrup and Thomas Jorgensen were among the names picked after good performances.
“Bidstrup went through a difficult period in Salzburg last season. He made a move to Lyon, and I’ve been following him very closely. He has become a key figure for a very strong Lyon side. I’ve been down there to watch him myself, and he’s a real engine. He’s excellent at winning the ball back,” says Riemer.
Albert Gronbaek has also been called up to the squad after playing regularly for German side Hamburger SV at the start of this season.
Centre-back Victor Nelsson has also been named, with only two appearances for FC Nordsjaelland. Riemer has also picked Benfica full-back Alexander Bah, hoping he can shake off his ailment before the internationals.
The same goes for midfielder Victor Froholdt, who had a concussion during a FC Porto encounter in early September.
As predicted, Christian Eriksen is not selected in the team. The Dane’s football career is uncertain after collapsing on the pitch during the second half of an international match against Ukraine on June 7. Eriksen, 34, is presently receiving rehabilitation in Denmark.
Denmark are scheduled to meet Norway in Oslo on September 24. Three days later, Denmark will face Wales at home. They are in Group D, which consists of Wales, Norway and Portugal.
Denmark squad for September-October international window
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Goalkeepers: Andreas Jungdal, Mads Hermansen, Filip Jorgensen
Defenders: Andreas Christensen, Joachim Andersen, Oliver Provstgaard, Victor Nelsson, Rasmus Nissen Kristensen, Alexander Bah, Joakim Maehle, Viktor Bak, Patrick Dorgu
Midfielders: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Victor Froholdt, Mads Bidstrup, Morten Hjulmand, Mikkel Damsgaard, Thomas Jorgensen, Gustav Isaksen, Albert Gronbaek
Forwards: Adam Daghim, Rasmus Hojlund, Kasper Dolberg, Kasper Hogh
Which group are Denmark in?
They are in Group D.
Who will they face in the UEFA Nations League group stage?
They will face Wales, Norway and Portugal.
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