From Denmark's glorious victory at Euro 1992 to the dramatic incident of Christian Eriksen's heart attack in the last finals, the country's participation in the tournament has often been filled with drama. In Germany, the Danish team hopes to create positive memories once again.
The Danes, who famously won as underdogs in 1992, showed resilience by reaching the semifinals of Euro 2020 after Eriksen's collapse in their opening match. Under the leadership of Kasper Hjulmand, they easily qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. However, their recent performances have been less impressive.
In Qatar, Denmark was eliminated at the group stage, struggling to make an impact. They topped Euro 2024 qualifying Group H, but only on goal difference ahead of Slovenia. Assistant coach Morten Wieghorst admitted that the team faced challenges in their 2023 qualifying campaign, often dominating possession but struggling to break down opponents.
As they prepare for Euro 2024, Denmark will face England, Serbia, and Slovenia in Group C, teams unlikely to sit back against them. Despite Eriksen's heart condition and slower pace, the 32-year-old remains a key creative force for Denmark. Up front, they will rely on Eriksen's Manchester United teammate Rasmus Hojlund, who scored 10 Premier League goals. Additionally, the support of around 50,000 Danish fans in Germany is expected to be a significant boost, with Wieghorst eager to give them something to cheer about.
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