Denmark know they must make a strong start to Group D when they face Tunisia in their opening game of the World Cup.
With holders France and Australia also in the group, a team Denmark beat both home and away in the recent Nations League campaign, Kasper Hjulmand’s side will fancy their chances of qualifying and perhaps even beating Les Bleus to the top spot.
Christian Eriksen will make an emotional return to a major tournament after suffering a cardiac arrest at the Euro 2020 finals last summer.
The Manchester United midfielder said it was his “dream” to make Denmark’s squad for the tournament, while his teammates showed on their run to the semi-finals that they have the caliber and experience to do well in Qatar.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Denmark vs Tunisia?
The match will kick off at 1pm GMT on Tuesday 21 November at the Education City Stadium.
What TV channel is Denmark vs Tunisia on and is there a live stream?
It will be shown live on ITV 1, with coverage starting following Argentina’s match against Saudi Arabia in Group C. It will also be shown online on ITV X, formerly known as the ITV Hub.
What is the team news?
Denmark are likely to stick with their 3-4-1-2 system, with defender Andreas Christensen set to be passed fit after recovering from an ankle injury and lining up alongside Simon Kjaer and Joachim Andersen at the back.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Thomas Delaney form an experienced midfield pair, with Christian Eriksen further forward. There are set to be decisions made at right wing back and up-front, with several players competing to line up alongside Kasper Dolberg.
Tunisia captain Youssef Msakni is set to be fit after a late injury scare. He missed the 2018 World Cup but is set to be important for Tunisia in Qatar, alongside former Sunderland winger Wahbi Khazri.
Predicted line-ups
Denmark: Schmeichel, Andersen, Kjaer, Christensen; Wass, Delaney, Hojbjerg, Maehle; Eriksen; Braithwaite, Dolberg
Tunisia: Ben Said, Drager, Ifa, Talbi, Maaloul; Skhiri, Laidouni, Slimane; Khazri, Jaziri, Msakni
Odds
Denmark: 13/25
Draw: 16/5
Tunisia: 37/5
Prediction
Denmark’s recent record at both the Euros and Nations League suggests they can go a long way in Qatar if they get off to a good start. If they can replicate their performances from the past couple of years then they should be comfortable winners. Denmark 3-1 Tunisia
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