Bendtner A Suprise Inclusion

Many expected Nicklas Bendtner not to feature tonight, but the young Dane carrying a little knock to the knee, he was not 100% fit so he had to settle for a place on the bench. Danish manager Olsen sent Nicklas to warm up in the 20th minute as Daniel Jensen was limping heavily.

Leon Andreasen picked up the ball from about 25 yards out and shot towards the Albanian goal it swerved in midair and caught out the goalkeeper it was 1-0 to the Dane’s. Minutes later there was more smiles on the faces of the fans. Local boy Nicklas Bendtner was introduced to a loud cheer, he would operate on the left wing position and looked dangerous as he cut in on his right foot.

Within minutes, Bendtner showed his presence on the pitch collecting it on the left, cutting in and whipping a dangerous cross across the face of goal which S-Larsen or Rommedahl couldn’t make contact with. Bendtner again got the ball on the left before cutting in and fizzing a shot just wide of the right hand post, he was looking very lively. The second goal came as Rommedahl picked up the ball on the right squaring it for Larsen to tap it in, it was 2-0 to the Dane’s in Copenhagen.

The Albanians began to tire in the second period, and Denmark were cruising. The match killer came with ten minutes to go, Poulsen shooting past the stranded keeper. It was a comfortable victory for Denmark,  Bendtner played 70 minutes and came through unscathed he now looks back to full fitness.

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Bendtner Selected For Crucial Upcoming Qualifiers

Nicklas Bendtner has been called up to the Denmark squad, for the upcoming games against Malta on Saturday then Albania on April 1st. Nicklas has been in fine form for Arsenal this season, scoring 12 goals and grabbing a handful of assists he will look to carry his club form into the national side.

Denmark lie top of group one, and have a extra game in hand. With maximum points in the next two games, they will then realistically start to think about going to South Africa 2010.

Danish squad as follows:

Jesper Christiansen

Stephan Andersen

Thomas Sorensen

Anders Christensen

Daniel Agger

Lars Jacobsen

Michael Jakobsen

Per Kroldrup

Thomas Rasmussen

Christian Poulsen

Jonas Borring

Leon Andreasen

Martin Vingaard

Soren Rieks

Thomas Kahlenberg

Dennis Rommedahl

Martin Jorgensen

Krohn Dehli

Morten Nordstrand

Nicklas Bendtner *

Soren Larsen

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Captain In Support For Bendtner

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas, has come to support of Nicklas Bendtner. The striker got some harsh critiscm from various media sections last weekend for some of the chances he missed but overall had a good game and played a part in the first goal, turning away from Christopher Samba before putting through Theo Walcott to cross.

Arsenal Captain Cesc Fabregas has said on the matter . . .

Nicklas Bendtner had an outstanding game, but sometimes for a striker the ball just won’t go in – it happens to everyone. He had three or four chances that he might have scored on a normal day – he may not have done but, especially in the first half, he was at the heart of everything.

Cesc then commented on the fans reaction to the substitute . . .

There has been some talk about what people said when he came off, although it really sounded to me as if our supporters were trying to encourage him and say ‘well done, good job’. Maybe some people who are not Arsenal fans have tried to disturb things a little bit, but i think everybody appreciated his work because they understood that he had a very good game.

Captain’s notes from Arsenal Official matchday programme

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Wenger backs Bendtner to shine

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has backed under-fire striker Nicklas Bendtner to shine and praised the youngster for showing more of his power and pace this season.

The Danish frontman – who has bagged 11 goals this campaign – played out a decent game against Blackburn yesterday and put through Theo Walcott who went on to set-up the first goal for Andrey Arshavin.

Despite that, Bendtner spurned several opportunities to make it 2-0 during the second half. Frustrated Gooners appeared angry at the apparent poor finishing, but Arsene Wenger remains adamant that Bendtner will make it big.

“I am pleased with his overall contribution. He didn’t finish well but he played well. I think after he missed the first chance he took too long on the second one.

“Then it becomes a problem for you. What is most important is that he creates the chances because once he scores one he will score three or four. He is always in the situation and his first touch was much better today and his movement was good. The rest will come along.

“He likes to play as the lead striker and he has power and pace. He understands the game and he’s only 20 years old, people forget that. I think it completely wrong to boo him. The fans clapped him when he moved off the pitch. They were not happy when he missed the
chance but overall I feel the fans are behind him.”

Bendtner could start again on Tuesday night as Arsenal take on Hull City in the delayed FA Cup quarter final at Emirates Stadium.

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Bendtner set for starting role against Blackburn

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner is expected to start in tomrrow’s Premier League clash with Blackburn Rovers at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow afternoon.

The 21-year-old started in the marvellous victory over Roma on Wednesday in an unfamiliar left midfield role and while Bendtner didn’t manage to get on the scoresheet, he looked like one of Arsenal’s most dangerous players in possession at times with direct dribbling and good link up play.

More team news has come in, with the unfortunate Eduardo da Silva picking up a groin injury which rules him out of the game in north London tomorrow.

Bendtner will look to gain added experience from a start in his familiar centre forward role, with more playing time under his belt and throw in his already-impressive goal tally which is at 11 goals in all competitions.

Nicklas Bendtner News’ Predicted Starting XI

Almunia
Sagna – Toure (C) - Gallas - Clichy
Walcott – Denilson – Nasri
Arshavin
Bendtner – Van Persie

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Bendtner racks up part of Gunners’ hustle in Rome

By Randy Osae

Nicklas Bendtner and his fellow team-mates raced towards Manuel Almunia to embrace the Spaniard after seeing out a hectic 120 minutes of football – losing 1-0 in normal time but winning 7-6 on penalties.

Danish hotshot Bendtner was fairly lively for the 75 minutes that he was involved in, but Arsenal in whole were not at their best. The 21-year-old faced a combative Roma backline and found it difficult to break them down.

As a result, he was replaced by Eduardo 15 minutes from full-time.

A deserved win followed in what proved to be penalty shoot-out drama.

Full Match Report here