Silas Andersen back for Denmark, but ex-Sporting star nets brace | OneFootball

Silas Andersen, a player for the green and whites, earned his eighth cap for Denmark’s under-21 side this Monday. In the first match of this international break, the 22-year-old midfielder came off the bench in a 2-0 home win over Belarus.

Before he came on to help the Danish national team, the Nordic side were already 2-0 up. Both goals were scored by Conrad Harder, another name well known in the Leonine universe. The young player found the net in the 55th and 61st minutes, respectively, to seal the result.

Silas Andersen had to wait until the 63rd minute before coming on, helping the team preserve the lead they had already built. This win is important, as it keeps the team in the race for direct qualification to the final stage of the Under-21 Euros. Denmark are level on points with Belgium at the top, with two matches remaining.

Signed from Swedish side Hacken in this summer transfer window, the Danish player put pen to paper on a deal running until 2031. Protected by an €80 million release clause, the deal between Sporting and the Swedish club could reach around €10 million, depending on objectives being met.

Although he has not been Rui Borges’ main choice at the start of the season, having played 112 minutes across all competitions so far, the Leonine hierarchy believe the under-21 player - one of several squad members currently away on international duty - can establish himself in the team and earn a place in the coach’s starting plans.

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