In an intriguing Group D opener this morning, Denmark and Tunisia begin their World Cup campaigns.
Whether Kasper Hjulmand deploys a three- or four-man defense for the competition is the key decision for the Danes.
At the previous Euros, a 3-4-2-1 formation was very effective, but with Christian Eriksen’s return, a 4-3-3 formation has also been used, with the midfielder being joined by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Thomas Delaney in the middle of the park.
Mikkel Damsgaard of Brentford is competing to start for Al Rayyan, and Andreas Skov Olsen is also expected to give Martin Braithwaite or Kasper Dolberg ammunition up top.
Hannibal Mejbri, a young player for Manchester United who is currently on loan at Birmingham of the Championship, wants to shine for Tunisia at this World Cup.
Wahbi Khazri, Naim Sliti, and captain Youssef Msakni are among the seasoned attackers available to Jalel Kadri.
Omar Rekik, a defender for Arsenal, is injured and won’t be competing in the World Cup.
Predicted Denmark XI: Schmeichel; Andersen, Kjaer, Christensen; Kristensen, Hojbjerg, Delaney, Maehle; Eriksen, Skov Olsen; Braithwaite.
Predicted Tunisia XI: Dahmen; Drager, Ifa, Talbi, Abdi; Ben Slimane, Skhiri, Mejbri; Jaziri, Sliti, Msakni.
