After coming close to being eliminated from Euro 2020 in the group stages, Denmark has been in splendid form, registering comprehensive victories against Russia and Wales. The Danes defeated Russia 4-1 to finish second in Group B on goal difference, and progressed to the Round of 16, where they thrashed Wales 4-0 on Saturday. Now, they head into their quarterfinal as favorites against the Czech Republic on Saturday.

One of the standouts during this Danish resurgence in the tournament has been Joakim Mæhle, who plays his club football for Italian club Atalanta. Naturally a right-back, the 24-year-old has demonstrated that he is capable of operating as either a right or left wing-back for Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand. Mæhle has started in all of the Danes’ four matches so far at Euro 2020 and he has found the back of the net in both Danish victories so far. 

At club level, he has had to deputize for Hans Hateboer at right wing-back and despite not having a stellar first six months with La Dea, he has embraced some of the attacking principles that Orobici tactician Gian Piero Gasperini and utilized them for his country. 

Goal vs. Russia