"A sickness bug has disrupted Denmark's plans for their make-or-break World Cup qualifier with Scotland in Glasgow on Tuesday. Brian Riemer, the Danish head coach, has admitted he is concerned over the situation amid fears the ailment will spread further before kick-off. Joachim Andersen and Rasmus Hjland missed Denmark's surprising draw with Belarus on Saturday evening due to illness. The result in Copenhagen meant Scotland's 3-2 loss to Greece was immaterial for Steve Clarke's side."
"Is it a worry ahead of Scotland? Yes, if you ask me if I would have wished that there had been no illness, and that there also will not be on Tuesday, then of course that's the answer. But that's natural. There are many things you don't know. There are also many things we don't know about Scotland. It's the season for such things, and therefore we just have to take it as it comes."
"There is also a difference between having a little [illness] and being able to play well and lying in bed. There are many factors here and right now we are assuming that our assessment is that we are ready for Tuesday with all men. But I can't tell you what the situation is right now. We are looking at it continuously."
A sickness bug has affected Denmark ahead of the decisive World Cup qualifier against Scotland, with players Joachim Andersen and Rasmus Hjland missing the Belarus match through illness. Coach Brian Riemer expressed concern about the ailment spreading before kick-off and confirmed a staff member is also unwell. Denmark lead Group C by one point, meaning a draw would secure qualification. Medical staff are monitoring the situation and assessing player fitness, with the aim of having 24 fit players available. Uncertainty remains over how severe the illnesses are and continuous evaluation is underway. Scotland’s manager urged fan patience for the Hampden Park fixture.
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