Big blow for Danes as Harder is ruled doubtful for crucial World Cup qualifier
<p>Denmark's captain, Pernille Harder, is a doubtful participant in Friday's fateful match against Sweden in the World Cup qualification.</p><p>The Bayern Munich star turned up at the national team camp in Odense with a muscle injury.</p><p><strong>"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"</strong>, 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><strong>"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",</strong> says Harder.</p><p>While Harder still has a chance to be ready for the match against Sweden, key players Janni Thomsen and Stine Sandbech are definitely out.</p><p>Both played a big part in the surprising 2-1 victory over the Swedes in Gothenburg.</p><p><strong>"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"</strong>, says national coach Jakob Michelsen.</p><p>Denmark concludes their World Cup qualifying group against Serbia 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>