Scotland’s national coach, Steve Clarke, anticipates a difficult match against Denmark in their World Cup qualifier on Friday. He highlighted the Danish team’s home strength and ability to pressure opponents defensively.

Liverpool’s Andy Robertson echoed Clarke’s sentiment, expecting a strong Danish team and a vibrant home crowd. He emphasized the importance of a positive start and challenging the Danish team to achieve a favorable outcome.

Robertson acknowledged Denmark’s strong performance in recent qualifying tournaments, but maintained confidence in Scotland’s ability to compete. He cited the team’s strong spirit and the high caliber of its players as key assets.

Earlier in the day, Brian Riemer from the Danish camp stated Denmark’s ambition to win the group and qualify for the World Cup.

Historically, Scotland holds a slight edge over Denmark, with 11 wins in their 19 encounters, compared to Denmark’s eight. Scotland also won their most recent match in 2021 with a score of 2-0.