Danish Media: Hojlund ‘Overtaken’ as Teammate Stars in 5-0 Lithuania Rout

Danish Media Claims Hojlund “Shaking in His Pants” After Losing National Team Spot to Rising Star
By Zac Campbell | Updated: 12:51 BST, 11 June 2025

Danish outlet Bold has sparked controversy with its scathing assessment of Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund’s standing in the national team, declaring he “must be shaking in his pants” after being benched for rising star Mika Biereth. The comment followed Denmark’s dominant 5-0 friendly win over Lithuania, where Biereth—formerly of Arsenal—stole the show.

Biereth opened the scoring for Denmark before Lithuania’s red card.

Biereth, 22, bolted into the spotlight with a venomous first-half performance, scoring within 12 minutes and drawing a red-card foul from defender Edgaras Utkus. His electric form for Monaco this season—13 goals in 16 Ligue 1 appearances—contrasts starkly with Hojlund’s underwhelming campaign at United, where the Dane managed just 10 goals in 49 games.

Bold didn’t hold back, stating: “Højlund must be shaking his pants by now. He has been overtaken.” The remark highlights growing pressure on the 22-year-old, who started on the bench despite being Denmark’s top scorer in Euro 2024 qualifying.

Hojlund watched as Biereth staked his claim for a starting role.

Hojlund’s struggles at United have fueled speculation about his future. After a promising debut season, his second year faltered, with just four Premier League goals. Reports link him to Inter Milan, though the striker insists he remains committed to Old Trafford.

“I have a contract [until 2028], so I expect to play for Manchester United,” Hojlund told TV 2 Sport after Denmark’s 2-1 win over Northern Ireland. “I’m looking forward to a summer vacation, then I’m fully dedicated to the project.”

United, however, appears to be exploring alternatives. New manager Ruben Amorim is reportedly prioritizing Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee, potentially pushing Hojlund further down the pecking order. The club is open to offers for the £64m signing, with Inter Milan reportedly initiating talks.

Hojlund’s club form has dipped amid transfer rumors.

For now, Denmark’s coaching staff faces a dilemma. Biereth’s clinical edge and physicality—praised as “ruthless in the box”—could see him start ahead of Hojlund in upcoming competitive fixtures. Yet Hojlund’s pedigree in major tournaments remains an asset.

As the striker vowed to “work hard and improve” next season, Danish fans await a potential changing of the guard. Whether Hojlund rebounds at United or seeks a fresh start, his battle with Biereth adds intrigue to Denmark’s Euro 2026 qualifying campaign.

Stay tuned for updates on Hojlund’s future and Denmark’s squad decisions.

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Danish media claim Rasmus Hojlund ‘must be shaking in his pants’ after teammate’s starring role in 5-0 thumping of Lithuania: ‘He has been overtaken’.

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