Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley has been called up to the Denmark national team.
The 23-year-old has been added to the national team squad after Christian Norgaard pulled out through injury.
Denmark face Switzerland and the Faroe Islands later this month with O'Riley originally set to miss the matches.
Christian Nørgaard må desværre melde afbud til kampene i marts med en skade.⁰
— Fodboldlandsholdene 🇩🇰 (@dbulandshold) March 14, 2024
Landstræner Kasper Hjulmand har i stedet udtaget Celtics Matt O’Riley.
Velkommen i truppen, Matt, og rigtig god bedring, Nørgaard 🇩🇰⁰
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However, he will now be involved for his country as he replaced injured Norgaard in the pool.
A Denmark national team update confirmed: "Unfortunately, Christian Nørgaard has to cancel the matches in March with an injury.
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"National coach Kasper Hjulmand has selected Celtic's Matt O'Riley instead.
"Welcome to the squad, Matt, and get well soon, Nørgaard."
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