FIFA World Cup: Nobody desires to go up in opposition to us, says Denmark’s Mikkel Damsgaard forward of match

Denmark’s Mikkel Damsgaard has made a daring assertion by saying that different groups is not going to need to go up in opposition to the previous European champions throughout the World Cup. Damsgaard additionally talked about switching from the Premier League to the worldwide setup in per week’s time.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 17, 2022 15:55 IST

Damsgaard has made a giant declare about Denmark forward of the World Cup (Courtesy: Reuters)

By India Today Web Desk: Mikkel Damsgaard feels that not one of the groups will fancy dealing with Denmark throughout the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Damsgaard burst onto the scene throughout the Euros 2020 and has develop into a significant cog within the Danish nationwide group. Denmark has proven nice kind throughout the World Cup qualifiers and can head into the match with loads of momentum on its facet.

Speaking to the reviews, as quoted by Reuters, Damsgaard mentioned that groups is not going to be underestimating Denmark throughout the World Cup and not one of the prime groups will fancy dealing with the previous European champions.

“I think a lot of people hold us in high regard, given the way we played in the Euros and in the qualifiers,” he mentioned on Thursday.

“I don’t think people are underestimating us. I don’t think we’re among the top teams but we’re a very good team and we can compete with anybody.

“Of course, we’re not favourites, but I think nobody wants to meet us. I think among the big teams, nobody wants to go up against us.”

Denmark has been grouped alongside defending champions France, Tunisia, and Australia. Speaking about their opening match in opposition to Tunisia, Damsgaard mentioned that they cannot underestimate them and should look to get the consequence.

“Tunisia is a team that we are better than, but we cannot underestimate them. We will have to have the right type of energy and don’t expect to just turn up and get the result.

“Hopefully, we can kill the game early and not give them anything.”

Damsgaard was taking part in within the Premier League for Brentford per week in the past and the Danish midfielder mentioned that the change from it hasn’t been simple.

“It’s a first time for me, so I’ve been taking it all in. It is not easy to make the switch but we have to do. We really don’t have a choice,” he added.

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Nov 17, 2022