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Man United’s Hojlund, Eriksen withdrawn from Denmark team duty

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Rasmus Hojlund (20) and Christian Eriksen (31) of Manchester United have been excluded from the Denmark squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying matches.

Hojlund sustained a hamstring injury during Saturday’s 1-0 triumph over Luton Town, while Eriksen left the field in the first half due to a knee injury.

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Manchester United, grappling with numerous injuries, were already missing eight players for the game mentioned.

Hojlund had notably scored two goals in United’s 4-3 loss to Copenhagen in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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As of now, Erik ten Hag’s team is in the sixth position in the Premier League standings, facing their worst start to a season since 1962.

Denmark is scheduled to play against Slovenia on Friday and Northern Ireland on Monday.

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In Euro qualifying Group H, the Danes share the top spot with Slovenia, both having 19 points, but Denmark sits second based on goal difference.

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