Thorup Need The Same Level Of Intensity As Against Dortmund

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Thorup: "Need the same level of intensity as against Dortmund"

FC Copenhagen host Randers FC in the Superliga on Sunday

Head coach Jacob Thorup has called on his players to match the intensity levels shown in the Champions League

FC Copenhagen head coach Jacob Thorup has called on his players to match the intensity levels shown in the Champions League when they host Randers FC in the Superliga on Sunday.

The Danish champions produced a stunning performance to beat Borussia Dortmund 3-0 in their Champions League opener on Tuesday, and Thorup wants to see a similar level of commitment and energy against Randers.

"We need to bring the same level of intensity to this game as we did against Dortmund," said Thorup. "Randers are a good team and they will be up for the challenge. We need to be at our best to get the three points."

FC Copenhagen are currently top of the Superliga table, two points clear of second-placed Brondby IF. A win against Randers would extend their lead at the top to five points.

Randers are currently fifth in the Superliga table, and they will be looking to cause an upset against FC Copenhagen.

FC Copenhagen team news

FC Copenhagen will be without the services of Nicolai Boilesen, who is suspended after being sent off against Dortmund. Viktor Claesson is also a doubt for the game, as he is struggling with a knock.

Possible FC Copenhagen starting XI:

Randers FC team news

Randers FC will be without the services of Simon Piesinger, who is suspended after being sent off against AGF Aarhus. Jonas Bager is also a doubt for the game, as he is struggling with a knock.

Possible Randers FC starting XI: