Poulsem turns down Rio to prepare for Bundesliga

BERLIN: Striker Yussuf Poulsen has turned down the chance to play for Denmark at the Rio Olympics to help get newly promoted RB Leipzig ready for the Bundesliga season. The 22-year-old was selected for the Danish team to play at the Rio Games from August 5 to 21, but the forward has opted to stay behind to help Leipzig prepare for their first season in Germany’s top flight, which opens on August 26. The final for the men’s Olympic football tournament takes place on August 20.