June 30th 2024.
Rasmus Hojlund, the Manchester United striker, recently shared the heartbreaking text message he sent to a friend after Denmark's elimination from Euro 2024. The game against Germany was suspended due to a severe storm in Dortmund, and it ultimately ended in a 2-0 victory for the hosts, securing their spot in the quarter-finals. Denmark, on the other hand, was eliminated from the tournament, bringing an end to their underwhelming performance so far.
The Danes put up a good fight, frustrating Germany for almost an hour and even having a goal disallowed for offside. However, the home team eventually asserted their dominance and secured their victory with goals from Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala in the second half. It was a disappointing end for Denmark, who had drawn all three of their group games and finished second in Group C behind England.
For Hojlund, it was a tough pill to swallow as he failed to score a goal for his country. He admitted feeling "a bit guilty" about their exit and shared his thoughts on Instagram. "To be honest, I didn't really know what to expect from my first Euros," he wrote. "As a Dane, supporting Denmark during a tournament was always a highlight, but actually playing for my country was indescribable. I was so eager to make our country proud, and I wanted it so badly."
Despite their disappointment, Hojlund expressed his pride in representing his country and playing alongside his fellow Danes. He quoted the famous chant "Vi er røde, vi er hvide. Vi står sammen, side om side" (We are red, we are white. We stand together, side by side) to show his unwavering support for his team.
Hojlund's first season at Manchester United was also underwhelming, scoring only 16 goals in 43 appearances after his £72m move from Atalanta. His teammate Christian Eriksen, who scored in Denmark's opening game, also faced criticism from former Premier League star Rafael van der Vaart for his performance in the tournament as a whole. "I expected more from them – and also Eriksen," he said in an interview with NOS. "We all have a soft spot for him because of what happened to his heart. You can still see his class in glimpses, but I wanted to see more."
Despite the disappointment, Denmark can hold their heads high as they have many players from top clubs. However, van der Vaart believes that they didn't perform up to their potential in the tournament. "They have quite a few players in big clubs, but I don't think they have played so well in this tournament that you think 'wow'," he added.
As for Germany, they will face either Spain or Georgia in the quarter-finals, with a potential semi-final clash against World Cup finalists France or Portugal. It will be an exciting path for them to the final, and fans can expect to see some thrilling matches in the upcoming rounds. Meanwhile, Manchester United fans can stay updated on all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up on the website and reading our privacy policy.
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