June 29th 2024.
During the Euro 2024 match between Denmark and Germany, former football players Ian Wright and Roy Keane were less than impressed with the performance of Manchester United striker Ramus Hojlund. Despite having several opportunities to score, Hojlund failed to find the back of the net and ultimately played a part in Denmark's defeat and elimination from the competition.
The game was briefly halted in the first half due to a powerful thunderstorm in Dortmund, where the hosts Germany ultimately secured a 2-0 win. Before the storm, Denmark had two prime chances to take the lead, with Hojlund involved in both of them. However, he failed to capitalize on these opportunities, much to the frustration of Keane and Wright.
In the first instance, Hojlund managed to steal the ball from a German defender but instead of aiming for the far post, he shot straight into the side netting. And after the game resumed following the storm, Hojlund found himself one-on-one with German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, but his attempt to chip the ball over him was easily saved.
Even in the second half, Hojlund had another chance to score, but his shot went straight at the goalkeeper. Keane criticized him for not making the right decision during the first opportunity, stating that he should have aimed for the far post for a better chance at scoring. Wright also questioned Hojlund's instincts in front of goal, noting that he took an unnecessary step before shooting, giving the goalkeeper an advantage.
In the end, Germany emerged victorious thanks to goals from Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala, securing their spot in the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Hojlund's lack of finishing ability proved costly for Denmark, as they crashed out of the competition. It was a disappointing performance from the Manchester United star, who had been expected to make a significant impact in the tournament.
As the match ended, Keane and Wright were left disappointed and critical of Hojlund's performance. They both agreed that as a top striker, he should have been more clinical and made better decisions in front of goal. But despite their criticisms, they also acknowledged that these chances were not easy and that Hojlund will need to learn from his mistakes and improve in the future.
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