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UEFA Nations League Match Preview: Denmark vs Switzerland - Lineups
The upcoming UEFA Nations League match between Denmark and Switzerland at Parken Stadium is generating significant excitement among football fans. Denmark, eager to bounce back from their disappointing EURO 2024 campaign, is expected to give their all against the Swiss side.
Denmark's interim manager Lars Knudsen has made some interesting squad selections. While Brentford's Mathias Jensen has been left out, key players such as Christian Eriksen, Pierre Emil Hojbjerg, and Andreas Skov Olsen have been included. However, Manchester United's young striker Rasmus Hojlund will be absent due to injury.
Switzerland comes into this match riding high on their impressive EURO 2024 performance, where they reached the quarter-finals. The team will be adjusting to life without Xherdan Shaqiri, who recently retired from international duty. In his absence, Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka is expected to play a crucial role for the Swiss side.
Given both teams' tendency to play attacking football, spectators might be in for a high-scoring affair. Both Denmark and Switzerland are likely to adopt offensive strategies, making a "both teams to score" prediction an attractive option for those interested in wagering.
Switzerland's football history is marked by consistent World Cup appearances, though major tournament success has often eluded them. Despite missing the inaugural World Cup, they participated in the next four, reaching the quarter-finals three times. However, they've struggled to replicate this success in subsequent appearances. Their best performances in recent World Cups came in 1994, 2006, and 2014, where they reached the round of 16.
The Swiss national team's journey in the European Championships has been more challenging. They've only qualified for the finals in 1996, 2004, and 2016, with an automatic qualification in 2008 as co-hosts with Austria.
In recent years, Switzerland has benefited from its multicultural environment, helping to narrow the gap with top European teams and fostering a more adventurous playing style. The current generation of Swiss players is considered one of the most talented in the nation's history, with several players making their mark in top European leagues.
As both Denmark and Switzerland prepare for this Nations League clash, fans can anticipate an exciting match between two teams eager to prove themselves on the international stage. The outcome of this game could set the tone for both sides in their Nations League campaigns and beyond.
Denmark possible starting lineup: Schmeichel; Vestergaard, Nelsson, Andersen; Bah, Hjulmand, Hojbjerg, Dorgu; Eriksen, Skov Olsen; Wind
Switzerland possible starting lineup: Kobel; Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez; Ndoye, Xhaka, Freuler, Aebischer; Vargas, Okafor; Embolo
# | Team | PlayedPL | WinW | DrawD | LoseL | GoalforGF | GoalagainstGA | GoaldiffGD | PointdPTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Denmark | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
6 |
2 | Spain | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
4 |
3 | Serbia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 |
1 |
4 | Switzerland | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -5 |
0 |
Denmark
First XI
Switzerland
First XI
Player Name | Position | Shirt No |
---|---|---|
Lars Knudsen | Coach | |
Mads Hermansen | Substitute player | 16 |
Peter Vindahl Jensen | Substitute player | 22 |
Patrick Dorgu | Substitute player | 5 |
Morten Frendrup | Substitute player | 6 |
Mathias Jensen | Substitute player | 7 |
Gustav Isaksen | Substitute player | 8 |
Andreas Skov Olsen | Substitute player | 11 |
Rasmus Kristensen | Substitute player | 13 |
Mikkel Damsgaard | Substitute player | 14 |
Christian Noergaard | Substitute player | 15 |
Jonas Wind | Substitute player | 19 |
Yussuf Poulsen | Substitute player | 20 |
Player Name | Position | Shirt No |
---|---|---|
Murat Yakin | Coach | |
Yvon Mvogo | Substitute player | 12 |
Jonas Omlin | Substitute player | 21 |
Becir Omeragic | Substitute player | 2 |
Denis Zakaria | Substitute player | 6 |
Kwadwo Duah | Substitute player | 9 |
Renato Steffen | Substitute player | 11 |
Uran Bislimi | Substitute player | 14 |
Filip Ugrinic | Substitute player | 15 |
Vincent Sierro | Substitute player | 16 |
Joel Monteiro | Substitute player | 19 |
Gregory Wuethrich | Substitute player | 22 |
Zeki Amdouni | Substitute player | 23 |