FRANCE 98 – France-Denmark – P. Schmeichel: “Our two victories in 1992 and 1996 against the French team will serve as examples”

Comments from LYON

Brian LAUDRUP (11):

“The match against FRANCE (Group C) will be decisive. After the match, we will know if we finish first, second, or if we fly back to DENMARK. Michael LAUDRUP (10) and I are sure to play. We don’t know yet if Ebbe SAND (19) will be starting the match in the attacking line with us. This match in LYON reminds me of Euro 1984, where DENMARK was beaten by SPAIN at Gerland stadium. On Wednesday, players like Christian KAREMBEU (19) or Patrick VIEIRA (4), who were substitutes until now, will be even more motivated, which can be dangerous for us. If we don’t qualify, I’ll be disappointed of course, but it won’t be the end of the world”.

Per FRANDSEN (8):

“I don’t know if I’ll start the game against FRANCE, but if I don’t, I hope I will come in during the game. One thing is for sure, the LAUDRUP brothers will play together. This match will be a fine game, but very difficult. I think we will get a good result because we are relatively relaxed.”

Peter SCHMEICHEL (1):

“The team is preparing to play a defensive match against FRANCE to obtain the point that we need. But I insist that the same players are able to defend and attack. We will have to be careful because FRANCE has the best attacking line so far. They have scored many goals without conceding a single one. They have few weaknesses, and so it is up to us to make the most of them. Our two victories in 1992 and 1996 against the French team will serve as examples.”