The Denmark national football team have a major match against Russia in the round of friendlies in this week, but it is more likely that they will be without the services of Liverpool defender Daniel Agger.

The Denmark defender was taken off in the match against Cardiff city in the Carling cup final. Liverpool won their match on penalties after drawing it 2-2 in normal time.

This was the first victory in a major trophy Liverpool have achieved in more than five years, which makes it even more special. However, they will be without Daniel Agger for the crucial run-in that will determine the ability of the club to play in the Champions League next season.

Liverpool are currently the outside favourites to qualify for the group stages of the Champions League, as there are a massive seven points behind the main competitors Chelsea and Arsenal. The absence of Daniel Agger will be an even bigger blow for Liverpool than it is for Denmark. Denmark will be facing Russia in a friendly match, and as a result, are not expected to be too worried about the injury to Daniel Agger. The Denmark international is expected to be out of the first team action for up to 4 weeks.

Daniel Agger and Martin Skrtel have been the outstanding partnership for Liverpool at the back. However, the injury to Daniel Agger is not going to affect them too much given that they will have the experience of Jamie Carragher, who is expected to be the replacement. Liverpool are missing a number of defenders of late. The injury to Glen Johnson has been a major headache for Kenny Dalglish, and it is very likely that the England international will once again miss the match against Arsenal this weekend. Arsenal are seven points ahead of Liverpool in the Premier league table.