Denmark enjoyed an average of 61.8% possession in their qualification matches – a figure that highlights their midfielders’ comfort on the ball. The variety of tools at their disposal looks balanced, with a nice mix of grafters and technicians. In the midfield engine room, Denmark are lucky enough to have a collection of savvy operators. Union Berlin’s Frederik Rønnow could be the third and final goalkeeper added to Denmark’s roster for Qatar.ĭenmark conceded just three goals in ten qualification fixtures to earn a spot at World Cup 2022 and a similar level of water-tight defensive work in Qatar should provide them with an excellent platform for success.Ĭonfirmed midfielders in Denmark’s World Cup squad The ex-Leicester City star has amassed 86 caps for the Danes and his experience is a hugely valuable resource for Hjulmand.īack-up option Oliver Christensen has won only one cap for Denmark, but at just 23, he has at least another decade in which to collect more. Denmark World Cup 2022 goalkeepersĪt the time of writing, Kasper Hjulmand has named only two goalkeepers in his squad for the World Cup, which suggests that a third stopper will be among the final names added to the list a little closer to the tournament.ģ6-year-old vice-captain Kasper Schmeichel is a two-tournament veteran having played between the sticks for Denmark at World Cup 2018 and Euro 2020. However, while there are still gaps to fill, the country’s most high-profile performers are all in place.

Head Coach Kasper Hjulmand took the unusual step of naming just 21 of the 26-member party that Denmark will take to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

3 Group D: How Did Denmark Fare at the World Cup 2022?.2 Key players in Denmark’s World Cup squad.1.4 Denmark World Cup 2022 squad – forwards.1.3 Confirmed midfielders in Denmark’s World Cup squad.1.2 Denmark World Cup squad – defenders.

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