5 talking points ahead of Wales’ Nations League clash with Denmark

5 talking points ahead of Wales’ Nations League clash with Denmark

Wales meet Denmark in their second Nations League game in Aarhus on Sunday.

Ryan Giggs’ side are fresh from a 4-1 victory over the Republic of Ireland, while this is Denmark’s first game in the competition.

Here, Press Association Sport considers some of the talking points surrounding the game.

Will bold Giggs go for it?

Wales boss Giggs was rewarded for his bravery in selection on Thursday as the Republic were hammered in Cardiff. Four rookies aged 22 or under started and another two came off the bench as Giggs put his faith in youth. There was a real vibrancy about Wales and the Republic could not live with the pace of the front three – Gareth Bale, Tom Lawrence and David Brooks. Wales were happy for an open game against the pedestrian Irish, but will such tactics work against the streetwise Danes?

Ampadu looks the part

Wales v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – League B – Group 4 – Cardiff City Stadium
Chelsea’s Ethan Ampadu (right) shone on his first competitive start for Wales (Mike Egerton/PA)

Bale still the main man

Wales v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – League B – Group 4 – Cardiff City Stadium
Gareth Bale celebrates his 30th goal for Wales in the 4-1 victory over the Republic of Ireland (Mike Egerton/PA)

Denmark row fall-out

To say Denmark have had a difficult build-up to this game would rank as one of football’s biggest ever understatements. A dispute over the players’ commercial rights saw a team of lower-league and futsal players represent Denmark in a 3-0 midweek friendly defeat to Slovakia. The row was resolved on Thursday to allow Christian Eriksen and company to line-up against Wales. But the repercussions could still be felt as the Denmark players have not fully trained this week.

Eriksen role crucial

Denmark v Republic of Ireland – FIFA World Cup – Qualifying Play-off – First Leg – Parken Stadium
Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen is the man Denmark rely on (Tim Goode/PA)

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