Bayern Munich forward uncertain for Denmark match ahead of crucial World Cup qualifier against Italy

The win against Sweden proved costly, with Pernille Harder exiting after just an hour due to a head clash that left her nursing an ice pack on her nose.

Yet the upcoming key World Cup qualifier looms large, as Denmark prepares to host Italy in Copenhagen tomorrow afternoon.

For the moment, progress is positive, and she is adhering to the recovery protocol, but with matches so close together, we must proceed cautiously day by day, with the final call made at the last possible instant, explains Denmark's national team manager Jakob Michelsen.

The uncertainty surrounding Pernille Harder has prompted the coach to consider other options, though he admits no one in the squad matches her quality.

We are optimistic she can be fit to start, and if not, it falls to us to select the strongest replacement available, adds Jakob Michelsen.