Source: Daily_Mail
Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner faces Denmark axe
Denmark coach Morten Olsen admits he will be forced to leave Nicklas Bendtner out of his plans unless the striker is playing regularly for Arsenal. [LNB]Striker Bendtner, 22, has played just 74 minutes in the Barclays Premier League this season, and has revealed his frustration with life on the fringes of Arsene Wenger's team. [LNB] Warming the bench: Bendtner (right) has played just 74 minutes in the league this season [LNB]Injuries kept him sidelined until October, but the form of team-mates has restricted him to substitute appearances in the top-flight, ahead of Monday night's match at Manchester United. [LNB]Olsen told Sky Sports News: 'Thinking with the eyes of the Danish national team, you have to have minutes and you have to have enough games, and if he's not playing in Arsenal we cannot use him of course. [LNB]'So it's important not only for Nicklas Bendtner but for all the players that they are playing.'[LNB] On target: Bendtner scored in Arsenal's Carling Cup win over Wigan earlier this month [LNB] England have confirmed a friendly against Denmark in Copenhagen for February 9, when Bendtner will hope to be involved. [LNB]Olsen added: 'Bendtner has not been 100% fit for a year. 'We saw also in the World Cup he was not 100%. 'And he has not played in the autumn, he has not played many minutes for Arsenal.[LNB]'We hope he will come back and show the talent he is.'[LNB]Olsen declined to suggest Bendtner should consider a move away from the Emirates Stadium, explaining: 'It's very difficult for me to say. It's a question of playing enough games.'[LNB] Stop Nasri! Man United veteran Giggs fires warning over Arsenal threatTime to win ugly! Gael Clichy implores Arsenal to emerge victorious from Old Trafford at all costsForest eye extension to Ramsey loan with Arsenal star lacking fitnessProve you can win it! Wenger calls on Gunners to take title initiative at UnitedARSENAL FC
