Big blow for Danes as Harder is ruled doubtful for crucial World Cup qualifier

[p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/denmark/W0rDArJ8/"]Denmark[/a]'s captain, [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/harder-pernille/EeZjNTdN/"]Pernille Harder[/a], is a doubtful participant in Friday's fateful match against [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/sweden/hGWL8MmL/"]Sweden[/a] in the World Cup qualification.[/p][p]The [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/bayern-munich/vkjy3nF9/"]Bayern Munich[/a] star turned up at the national team camp in Odense with a muscle injury.[/p][p][b]"It is not a serious injury, but the timing is not so good. I have trained individually, and then we will have to see what I will be ready for"[/b], says Harder on Tuesday afternoon.[/p][p]With a win or a draw against Sweden, Denmark can take a big step towards the World Cup in Brazil next summer, but will lose the opportunity to decide things for themselves if Sweden wins the game. [/p][p]Harder will do a lot to get ready, but not bet everything.[/p][p][b]"Both the club and the national team will do it properly. We don't take any risks, so I end up making the injury worse and have to be out for a longer time - even if there is a holiday soon",[/b] says Harder.[/p][p]While Harder still has a chance to be ready for the match against Sweden, key players Janni Thomsen and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/sandbech-stine/xY6xIHES/"]Stine Sandbech[/a] are definitely out.[/p][p]Both played a big part in the surprising 2-1 victory over the Swedes in Gothenburg.[/p][p][b]"The past few days have not been boring. It is a big blow to have to do without Janni and Stine, and then Pernille is even more doubtful. It's a full plate of challenges. I cannot claim otherwise. These are people from the top"[/b], says national coach Jakob Michelsen.[/p][p]Denmark concludes their World Cup qualifying group against [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/serbia/nysgULwS/"]Serbia[/a] on Tuesday. Four points in total in the two matches will give Denmark the top position in the group and a ticket to the World Cup. [/p]