Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand with goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel and defender Simon Kjaer©AFP
Denmark national coach Kasper Hjulmand said on Monday his team has come to Qatar to win the World Cup in preparation for their Group D opener against Tunisia. The Danes reached the semi-finals of the European Championship last year despite losing their opening game after talisman Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch with cardiac arrest. They come into the tournament after a strong qualifying campaign and two Nations League victories over group rivals France.
“Our dream is to win something. So when you go to a tournament, this group of players has the quality to win, and I mean to win everything,” Hjulmand said ahead of Tuesday’s game at Education City Stadium. The Danes are likely to battle for first place with world champions France, as the runners-up will almost certainly play Argentina in the second round.
And Hjulmand, whose team also plays against Australia in the group stage, was optimistic about his team’s chances with Eriksen firmly back in the group and in top form. “Are we favourites? No…but we can beat anyone on the day and we have a very strong confidence,” added Hjulmand.
“We have a really good group of players working together and the best way to win everything is to dream big.”
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