THE BIG PICTURE
Cameroon and Denmark were both losers in the first round of games, neither can afford a second defeat, while both will desperately wan’t a first win. Morten Olsen’s Denmark simply met a superior opponent when they lost 2-0 to the Netherlands, and may have a slightly fitter Nicklas Bendtner to call on. Paul Le Guen’s Cameroon were a massive disappointment while losing 1-0 to Japan. As Shane put it, the Indomitable Lions need to be fixed, which could mean recalls for either Alexandre or Rigobert Song, and hopefully Achille Emana. It’s also possible Le Guen will try Samuel Eto’o playing in the center, rather than wide right. Because Le Guen is not Jose Mourinho and Cameroon are not Inter.
WHAT’S AT STAKE
I’d argue that Cameroon need the victory more than Denmark. Because Cameroon’s third game will be against the Netherlands, while Denmark’s will be against Japan. You don’t want to play against the Netherlands needing a result. We’ll see whether Le Guen agrees, but I suggest he goes big or goes home to France.
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