Danish chasers under the microscope: who’s worth paying attention to?

We may all still be intoxicated and hungover, smelling of tulips, but we have a quarterfinal match against Denmark coming up soon. Like yesterday, I remember a clear 3-0 win at Euro 2004. But yesterday is not today. Who will face us? Well, it certainly won’t be an easy shift.

Let’s start in the penalty area. That’s where Kasper Schmeichel reigns supreme. This Danish goalkeeper is the son of the legend Peter Schmeichel, who led the Danes to a sensational gold at Euro 1992 thirty years ago.

The genes, the defensive skills, the reflexes, the Premier League title. The Danes have an excellent goalkeeper who is improving with age. Even before the championship, I considered him one of the best on the roster. We need to have even more effective finishing than against the Netherlands.

The Danish defence has no weak spot. In fact, I don’t see a player on the team who doesn’t deserve a nomination. Christensen is improving, Kjaer is an experienced leader, but the biggest surprise of the tournament is Joakim Mæhle. You can never have too many good offensive defensemen. It will be a similar situation to Dumfries.

And since Pavel Kadeřábek was very good at defending him, he should get a chance against this team from the Jutland peninsula.

Pierre Emile Højbjerg has dutifully taken over the main midfield role from Eriksen. Not for nothing was he Bayern Munich’s inventory for a long time. He can set up the action constructively, but doesn’t hesitate to help the defence. I wouldn’t underestimate the other midfielders either. Most of them are oriented to the central midfielder position, compared to the Dutch, Denmark has fewer fast wingers, which could be partly an advantage.

Danish strikers are tall, athletic, yet muscular. All of them are basically the prototype of the classic spike striker. Good shot, good speed and clear footwork. Let’s stop with the youngest.

Not long ago, there were rumours of another hyper talent from the north. Kasper Dolberg Rasmussen is undoubtedly a great player that the defence will have to keep an eye on. His two goals against Russia have whetted his appetite for goals. He can also be used as a joker from the bench. If it weren’t for protracted injuries, his price tag would be considerably higher, He is currently wearing the jersey of Nice of France.

So? Do you think the Danes will be easy to beat or will they play dynamic and attacking football? If you have an opinion on any other player in a Denmark jersey, share your thoughts in the discussion.

I would like to add that Chance bookmakers have written odds of 3.30 for the Czech Republic, a draw is at odds of 3.00 and a Danish win is priced at odds of 2.20.

Source: UEFA, Chance