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Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Hojlund have been unable to seek out their rhythm as Denmark slumped to a 2-0 loss by the hands of Germany to crash out of Euro 2024 within the spherical of 16.
Following a hard-fought first-half, Denmark appeared resolute, refusing to permit Germany’s attacking lineup to seek out the again of the online regardless of the momentum largely swinging within the hosts’ favour.
Simply 5 minutes after the break, it appeared as if the Danes discovered an unlikely lead towards the run of play. Eriksen took a elegant free kick, swinging the ball to Jannik Vestergaard who knocked the ball to the opposite finish of the penalty field. Whereas Joachim Andersen managed to place the ball within the web, the purpose was dominated offside by VAR.
This second was a testomony to the big involvement that Eriksen had in his crew’s attacking build-ups, making three key passes in whole. Except for such moments, Eriksen struggled to keep up accuracy, finishing simply 70% of his passes (35/50), certainly one of six crosses, and two of three lengthy balls.
Eriksen’s physicality left quite a bit to be desired, shedding his solely duel of the match whereas additionally being dispossessed 22 occasions – essentially the most of any participant on both crew.
Hojlund fared barely higher within the bodily division however was nonetheless underwhelming, successful 4 of 9 floor duels and two of 4 aerial challenges. He additionally misplaced possession on 11 separate events.
With solely 30 touches, the striker managed to finish a formidable 11 of 14 passes. Naturally, he wasn’t in a position to try any crosses or lengthy balls, though that is comprehensible because of his function as a goal man.
Hojlund loved his fair proportion of goalscoring alternatives. Whereas he took 4 photographs in whole, he proved largely wasteful.
With two photographs on track, Hojlund had one large probability that he finally missed.
Whereas in a position to break by way of the German defence after getting on the tip of a cross, Hojlund was one-on-one with the keeper. Though he was standing barely left of the goalposts, he didn’t utilise the beneficiant quantity of house he had, capturing straight on the keeper and making his job as simple as potential.
Though he was in a position to full one sort out, defending was hardly a precedence for Denmark’s goal man, particularly as soon as he was unable to supply any true purpose risk.
Sadly, it was an evening to neglect for each Eriksen and Hojlund, each of whom produced a mixed-bag efficiency. Hopefully, they are going to give attention to understanding and fixing their errors as they put together to return to Manchester United forward of the brand new season.
Stats through sofascore.com.
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