Rasmus Hojlund Criticized for Injuring Teammate During Training
Rasmus Hojlund has had a rough start to his season with Manchester United, and his intense training sessions haven’t spared his international teammates either.
Training Incident with Mads Hermansen
During a Denmark national team training session, Hojlund’s commitment led to an unfortunate collision with Leicester City goalkeeper Mads Hermansen during a set-piece drill, resulting in a dental injury for Hermansen.
Hermansen Describes the Clash
On The Fozcast with Ben Foster, Hermansen shared details of the incident, explaining how training intensity was unclear during set-piece practice. He recalled how Hojlund aggressively went for the ball, unintentionally striking Hermansen in the mouth with his elbow, damaging his tooth.
Ben Foster’s Critique of Hojlund’s Approach
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster criticized Hojlund’s overly aggressive behavior in training, expressing disappointment that the young striker didn’t tone down his intensity during a practice drill.
Hermansen Defends Hojlund’s Passion
Despite the mishap, Hermansen defended Hojlund’s enthusiasm, praising his dedication and professionalism. He admired Hojlund’s relentless energy and commitment on the field.
Denmark’s Euro 2024 Performance
Denmark progressed to the last-16 of Euro 2024, finishing second in their group behind England. Their run ended when they lost to Germany in the knockout stage, with goals from Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala.
Hojlund’s Season with Manchester United
Hojlund’s season has been inconsistent, partly due to his national team commitments. After recovering from an injury that delayed his start, he scored his first goal of the season in a Europa League match against Porto.
Future Matches Between Hojlund and Hermansen
Hojlund and Hermansen are expected to face each other soon, as Manchester United prepares to host Leicester City in both the Premier League and Carabao Cup at Old Trafford.
Rasmus Hojlund Criticized for Injuring Teammate During Training
