Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund underwent a tough time during an intense session with the Denmark national team.
When taking set pieces during preparations for Euros, he momentarily blinded his teammate Mads Hermansen by elbowing him in the mouth, chipping off the latter’s tooth in the process.
However, Hermansen said he appreciated Højlund’s ‘toughness’ remarking the United striker’s tenacity is excellent.
While former goalkeeper Ben Foster said he considered it reckless, Hermansen came to Højlund’s defense, noting the latter was hard-working and had great professionalism.
Højlund’s Challenging Start
Højlund has also had ups and downs in his start to the season.
He occasionally got some games off due to injury, and later returned in goal scoring with his first goal for the club in a Europa League game against Porto.
The young striker has returned from international duty with Denmark where they got to the Euro 2024 but were defeated by Germany.
Denmark’s Euros and Future Fixtures
In the Euros, Denmark was able to get to the last 16, but was soundly beaten by Germany.
In the future, Højlund will cross paths with Hermansen again soon enough because Manchester United and Leicester City are scheduled to lock horns in the Premier League and the Carabao Cup.
Player Ratings in Focus
Højlund’s intense commitment and form will be key for United as they face tough upcoming matches. Fans are eager to see how he performs for the rest of the season.
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