FIFA World Cup

PREVIEW: Tunisia lock horns with Denmark in Group D encounter

by
Kelvin Trudeau Musako
November 22, 2022

Denmark and Tunisia will battle for three points at the Education City Stadium on Tuesday in the group stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Denmark come into this game on a high with great rich form with a 2-0 win over World Champions France in the UEFA Nations League.

Meanwhile the Carthage Eagles lost 5-1 to Brazil in their most recent fixture played in September.

Denmark and Tunisia’s group includes World Cup holders France as well as Australia. France and Denmark are expected to progress to the next round. However, Tunisia and Australia are no pushovers and will certainly cause problems for their opponents.

Denmark have faced Tunisia once before, with Denmark emerging victorious. They last played against each other in 2002 in an International Friendly.

Players to Watch

Denmark

Manchester United star Christian Eriksen has four assists so far in the Premier League, and has consistently displayed his trademark composure and calmness on the ball. In the attack, the focus will be on Espanyol’s Martin Braithwaite. The former Barcelona man has three goals in La Liga this season. However, Braithwaite has often excelled for his national side, despite inconsistent displays at club level.

Tunisia

Tunisia, on the other hand, have a player whom comes with loads of experience. Wahbi Khazri is a regular feature in the Tunisia team being a focal point of their attack. The 31-year-old plays for Montpellier, where he has scored two goals in eight league starts.

Midfielder Hannibal Mejbri is highly rated by Manchester United, and the 19-year-old was sent to Birmingham City on loan to gain experience. The midfielder has two assists in the Championship and will be one to look out for if he makes an appearance for his country.