Rasmus Hojlund criticized by ex-Man Utd star for injuring teammate in brutal training session

Rasmus Hojlund's intensity on the training pitch came to an awkward head

The forward, gaining a reputation for his robust playing style, was involved in a less-than-friendly encounter while practicing set pieces with the national team.

Hermansen, the Leicester City keeper who ended up worse off after colliding with Hojlund, shared the painful experience on with Ben Foster: "You know as a goalkeeper sometimes when you have set piece practice. It's like 'are we going 100 per cent? Are we just a bit easy?'

"So we were with the national team just before the Euros it was optional training, you could come in and train if you want. So let's do some corners. I go: 'Keepers! ' And he [Hojlund] just comes in with everything, elbow straight to my tooth. I took a corner off when I was younger as well so it was just the same bit of plastic."

Former United keeper Foster was none too impressed by Hojlund's gung-ho approach, responding: "Cheers Rasmus, appreciate that. That's rubbish that. I'm not having that, it's poor. When you're doing it in a bit of practice set piece thing, you've got to take it easy. You can't go full blooded like that."

But Hermansen insisted: "But he is that kind of guy and I love that about him. He's giving everything, always. He's just got an exceptional way of being a professional."

Denmark sealed their spot in Euro 2024's round of 16. They came out as Group C runners-up, right behind England. Denmark's journey, however, was halted by Germany in the last-16 - with Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala securing a win for the home side. Hojlund's been having a bumpy ride early this season post his stint with the national team.

The young United forward had to sit out the start of the season due to injury but has lately made a comeback. Notching his first tally of the season in a thrilling Europa League faceoff against Porto.

In the next few weeks, Hojlund and pal Hermansen will square off multiple times on the pitch with United welcoming Leicester twice at Old Trafford for both league and Carabao Cup fixtures.