Spoilt Olsen mulls over midfielder options

0 Comments | AFP, June, 2004

ALVOR, Portugal (AFP) — Denmark coach Morten Olsen has a pleasant problem to deal with ahead of Friday's date with Bulgaria after two of his midfielders returned to the fold.

With Everton's Thomas Graveson, suspended for Denmark's opener against Italy, and Jesper Gronkjaer, absent due to the death of his mother, back in the reckoning Olsen conceded selecting the side for Braga was proving tricky.

"I have to admit that it is difficult to name the team," Olsen said.

"Now that Gronkjaer is here we can pick from all shelves, so to speak."

He hinted though that Graveson was unlikely to be given a run out against the Bulgarians who were routed 5-0 by Sweden in their first game.

"I am in doubt about Gravesen. He may not be willing to wait any longer...

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