HERNING, denmark (Ekstra Bladet): the Damage hails down over the WORLD cup.
the First was playmakeren Jim Gottfridsson injured Thursday. He was the swedes ‘ first mate in the attack.
Now the swedes again hit by accident.
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Jesper Nielsen (front). Photo: Ritzau Scanpix
today, on Tuesday it was officially forsvarskrumtappen Jesper Nielsen has left the Swedish squad after sitting out recent matches with an injury.
The experienced Swedish højreback Kim Andersson says to Ekstra Bladet, that he is sad over the loss of Jesper Nielsen, but also Jim Gottfridsson.
– This means, of course, very much losing Jim (Gottfridsson, red.) in the attack, and Jesper (Nielsen, ed.) in our defense. Jesper (Nielsen, ed.) was a part of our midterforsvar, so of course it makes a difference.
– Now we have the players we have, and we just need to make it as good as possible with the players. It is better to focus on those that can play, than those who do not and are available, says Kim Andersson.
Jim Gottfridsson is still in the Swedish squad, and the hope that he may come into play further into the tournament.
the Match against Denmark on Wednesday will be the swedes ‘ eighth fight in less than two weeks, but the physical condition of the Swedish squad is good, if you ask Kim Andersson.
– I have played many games in a short time. Are you physically label?
– No, not at all. I think we have played very balanced. There are not many players on our team that has played 60 minutes in a match, and we have changed out of all positions. So I think all is very fresh and happy and a little excited at the fight. So there are no players that are really tired.
Boxen in Herning come to a boil Wednesday at 20:30. There should Denmark and Sweden against each other. Here much can be at stake.
If Norway puts points against Hungary earlier in the day, Denmark and Sweden, however, ensure to go ahead.
With a Danish victory to become Denmark’s number one in the group.