Preview for Denmark v Scotland
Scotland’s newest bid to safe a spot on the World Cup finals after a 30-year absence begins tomorrow evening in Copenhagen.
Steve Clarke’s men enjoyed their appearance at Euro 2024, even if it did end in a group-stage exit, however they yearn for a spot among the many main world nations in america, Canada and Mexico subsequent summer season.
A visit to Denmark gives the possibility to make an actual assertion in a bunch that additionally consists of Belarus and Greece. The Danes are the highest seeds within the pool and any form of consequence at Parken would improve Scotland’s probabilities of securing a top-two end that might assure at the very least a playoff spot.
That received’t be easy although with Denmark having received 25 of their previous 28 residence video games in all competitions (D1 L2), preserving 18 clear sheets within the course of.
Bournemouth midfielder Ryan Christie, who will win his sixtieth cap tomorrow evening, advised BBC Sport: “It [qualification] can be a large achievement for everybody who’s been concerned on this journey thus far.
“It’s six huge video games, six cup finals if you’ll. I feel we go into it in place as a result of we all know how a lot we wish it.
“We’ve bought the expertise of the Euros and the final qualifiers. We all know what’s wanted.
“All of the boys which have certified earlier than, I feel that is the one factor that’s lacking for thus many people. We’re determined to do it together with the gaffer.”
Denmark are extra established on the massive stage and have certified for the final two World Cup finals.
Coach Brian Riemer will hope striker Rasmus Hojlund can regain his greatest kind having swapped Manchester United for Napoli.
Staff Information for Denmark v Scotland
Hojlund is more likely to get the nod over William Osula, the Newcastle striker who was linked with Eintracht Frankfurt on Monday. Andreas Christensen returns so as to add some muscle to the defence.
Scotland have been handed a double blow with Tony Ralston and Kieran Tierney each having to withdraw by harm.
Ballon d’Or nominee Scott McTominay can be anticipated to supply a aim menace from midfield.
Predicted line-ups for Denmark v Scotland
Denmark: Schmeichel; Kristensen, Andersen, Vestergaard, Dorgu; Hojbjerg, Hjulmand; Dreyer, Dolberg, Damsgaard; Hojlund
Scotland: Gunn; Hickey, Souttar, McKenna, Robertson; Gilmour, McLean, Christie, McTominay, McGinn; Adams
Find out how to watch Denmark v Scotland: TV and on-line streams
Denmark versus Scotland kicks off at 7.45pm UK time tomorrow evening. You possibly can watch it on BBC Scotland and BBC Two.
It may be streamed on the BBC iPlayer.
