Rasmus Hojlund reveals emotional text message he sent to a friend after Euro 2024 exit with Denmark, which left him feeling ‘guilty’

Rasmus Hojlund has posted a prolonged message to followers on Instagram after Denmark have been knocked out of Euro 2024 by Germany on Saturday night time.

Heavy rain, thunder and lightning within the first half noticed play suspended for 20 minutes however the sport got here alive after the interval with Joachim Andersen pondering he had given Denmark the lead however his aim was disallowed for a marginal offside.

Moments later, he was penalised for handball within the penalty space and Kai Havertz scored to provide Germany the lead, earlier than Jamal Musiala scored to place the end result past doubt.

Hojlund was taking part in his first Euros and failed to attain in his 4 appearances. Reflecting on his event, the Manchester United striker admitted to feeling 'a bit responsible' after his crew's exit.

“To be sincere, I didn’t know what to anticipate from my first Euros,” Hojlund wrote on Instagram.

Rasmus Hojlund's Denmark crew have been eradicated after shedding to hosts Germany on Saturday night time.

Manchester United's Hojlund failed to attain in any of his 4 video games at Euro 2024

'Supporting Denmark throughout a event has at all times been one of many highlights as a Dane, taking part in for Denmark was indescribable. I used to be so excited, and wished to make my nation proud. I messaged a buddy of mine that I felt a bit responsible.

'It's a wierd emotional combine as a result of there's pleasure in it as effectively. Clearly we wished to deliver the cup residence, however as a footballer and as a Dane I’ll at all times really feel proud.'

He ended his message in Danish, which translated as: “We’re pink, we’re white. We stand collectively, shoulder to shoulder.”

Denmark's loss was significantly painful for the crew, as two controversial selections within the house of seconds went towards them.

Denmark supervisor Kasper Hjulmand criticised VAR after the match and known as for enhancements to the know-how, whereas captain Kasper Schmeichel claimed his facet had suffered on account of an absence of 'widespread sense' from officers.

Denmark's defeat was arduous to simply accept as some marginal selections went towards them, leaving Kasper Schmeichel (left) fuming on the officers' lack of 'widespread sense'.

Hojlund refused to make any excuses for Denmark's defeat, however it’s not shocking that he’s dissatisfied after failing to attain in Germany.

The 21-year-old arrives following his first season at Previous Trafford, the place he scored 16 targets in 43 video games.

These numbers appear cheap for a younger ahead at a brand new membership, however he underperformed at occasions through the marketing campaign, and he additionally appeared off the tempo on the Euros as Denmark didn’t repeat their 2021 semi-final run.