COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s national team has been hit by sickness ahead of its final World Cup qualifier against Scotland on Tuesday.

Head coach Brian Riemer said two players were ill, as well as another member of staff — potentially disrupting preparations for the crucial match at Hampden Park.

Joachim Andersen and Rasmus Hojlund missed Denmark’s 2-2 draw with Belarus on Saturday, which makes the showdown with Scotland a decider for top spot in Group C and automatic qualification for the World Cup. First-placed Denmark is one point ahead of Scotland in second.

“We are in a situation where the doctor is on it. It is the season for such things,” said Riemer in quotes reported by The Guardian newspaper. “You can’t protect yourself 100% but we are doing everything we can and righ

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