Sporting key man admits defining moment, says it’s “all or nothing” | OneFootball

The Denmark national team faces North Macedonia this Thursday in Copenhagen, in the first match of the playoff for qualification to the 2026 World Cup. Before the game, Sporting captain Morten Hjulmand previewed the clash and highlighted the importance of the challenge.

Morten Hjulmand admitted that the possibility of playing in a major international competition is an important goal. The midfielder recalled that he has already played in a European Championship and now wants to secure a place at a World Cup. "All or nothing", he said at a press conference.

Asked about his physical condition, the Nordic international reassured the fans. Although he did not train with the rest of the group on one of the previous days, he guaranteed that he is fit to play. "I’m fine. I’m used to having two games a week and needing to recover in a short period. I’ve been through this before, so it’s not a problem", he said.

Morten Hjulmand’s Denmark - who is on the radar of Premier League clubs - faces North Macedonia on Thursday at 7:45 pm in Copenhagen, in the semi-final of Path D of the European playoff. If they win, they will play the final on March 31 in Prague or Dublin against the winner of the clash between the Czech Republic and the Republic of Ireland.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Morten Hjulmand – valued at €45 million – has played in 38 matches: 23 in Liga Portugal Betclic, nine in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup and one in the Super Cup. In the 3,482 minutes he has been on the pitch, the Lions’ captain has scored two goals and provided six assists.

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