Denmark boss Brian Riemer calls World Cup play-off final most important match of career

Brian Riemer on the touchline
Brian Riemer on the touchlineLiselotte Sabroe / Ritzau Scanpix via REUTERS

Denmark coach Brian Riemer described Tuesday's high-stakes clash ⁠against the Czech Republic as the most significant fixture of his managerial ‌career, with a victory booking a ticket to ‌the upcoming World Cup.

The match in ‌Prague will determine if Denmark clinch a ‌third consecutive World Cup appearance. The Danes ‌enter the final in high spirits after a 4-0 victory over North Macedonia in ‌Thursday's playoff semi-final.

"Reaching a World ⁠Cup finals is ‌something special and unique. It is an extraordinary ​experience that a manager might only encounter once in their career," ​Riemer told reporters on Monday.

However, Riemer was wary of the Czech threat from ⁠set-pieces with ​their attack led by striker Patrik Schick.

"We have prepared for it and analysed them. We have great faith in our players, ‌and set-pieces are also part of their daily routine at their clubs. However, we are aware that set-pieces are a major strength for the Czech Republic," he said.

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Striker Rasmus Hojlund was confident of his teammates rising to the occasion.

"It is probably one of the biggest ‌games I have played in my career ​so far," he told reporters.

"I am ‌not exactly ancient yet, but I have still played a fair number of matches at a high level. There have been nerves, but it is ⁠about turning ⁠that into something ‌positive."

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