Finland, a country in which ice hockey is the most popular sport, is experiencing a soccer “fever” with its debut in a final phase at this European Championship, striker Teemu Pukki highlighted on Friday, on the eve of facing Denmark .
“In Finland there is a real football fever. It's great to see the videos and the messages of support, the songs, that helps us prepare, ”said the Norwich striker.
Pukki admitted that the players are “excited” for the debut, but pointed out that this is not necessarily bad, because “it makes you get the best of you” and assured that they are “ready”.
The Finnish star injured an ankle more than a month ago, but after a week and a half training well and playing half an hour in the last friendly against Estonia, he is “fine” and ready to last 90 minutes.
Both Pukki, who played four seasons at Brøndby, and captain Tim Sparv, who spent six at Midtjylland, said it would be special for both to return to Denmark and hailed the Danish team praise.
“For me they don't have great weaknesses and they have great names in attack. You don't have to give them time or space, our defensive game will be the key if we want to be successful, ”said Sparv.