May 30th 2024.
Two of Manchester United's star players, Rasmus Hojlund and Christian Eriksen, have been chosen to represent Denmark in the upcoming Euros. This decision has left Denmark fans in disbelief, especially since Eriksen has been struggling with his performances at United.
The announcement of the final 26-man squad by coach Kasper Hjulmand caused quite a stir among supporters, with many expressing their anger at the omission of in-form Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley. Denmark will face England in the group stage of the tournament, which will be held in Germany.
It is not surprising to see Eriksen included in the squad, considering his status as one of the country's greatest players. With 128 caps to his name, he is only surpassed by captain Simon Kjær and legendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel. Eriksen also holds the record for the most goals in the current squad and is fifth on the all-time list.
The last Euros, which took place three years ago, was a traumatic experience for Eriksen as he suffered a cardiac arrest during Denmark's opening game. Therefore, it will be an emotional moment for him to represent his country in this summer's tournament.
However, Eriksen's season at United has been challenging, with only one goal and two assists in 28 appearances, half of which were as a substitute. In contrast, O'Riley has been in sensational form for Celtic, scoring 19 goals and providing 18 assists in 49 games. He was even linked with a move to Atletico Madrid in January.
Although O'Riley has only two international caps so far, his exclusion from the squad has caused outrage among fans. Some have even pointed out that he still has the option to switch his allegiance to either England or Norway.
Denmark's decision to leave out O'Riley in favor of Eriksen, Hojbjerg, and Delaney has been heavily criticized by supporters, with many calling it "ludicrous" and "bonkers." Some have also expressed their disappointment at the inclusion of the "same old guard" who have not performed well in recent tournaments.
Other Premier League players, including Eriksen's United teammate Hojlund, have also made it to the squad. Tottenham's Hojbjerg, despite a tough season, has been chosen, along with Brentford's Christian Norgaard, Mathias Jensen, and Mikkel Damsgaard. Crystal Palace's Joachim Andersen and Burnley's Jacob Bruun Larsen have also been included, along with Mads Hermansen and Jannik Vestergaard, who helped Leicester secure promotion.
Denmark will face Sweden and Norway in friendly matches before the tournament officially begins. They have been drawn in Group C alongside Slovenia, England, and Serbia, with their match against the Three Lions scheduled for 20 June at 5pm.
Fans will be eagerly anticipating the performance of their team, and it remains to be seen if Eriksen and the rest of the squad can deliver a strong showing at the Euros.
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