Denmark’s national team coach, Kasper Hjulmand, has made a significant decision regarding Leeds United’s defender, Rasmus Kristensen, as the Euro 2024 tournament approaches. Last summer, Kristensen left Leeds United to join Roma on loan, but he has remained a crucial part of the Denmark international squad. Hjulmand has included Kristensen on the bench for Denmark’s opening match against Slovenia on Sunday evening in Stuttgart.
Kristensen has been an integral part of the Denmark team, earning 21 caps so far. He played the full 90 minutes in Denmark’s friendly match against Sweden earlier this month but was an unused substitute in their final warm-up game against Norway. Despite being loaned out to Roma, Kristensen has maintained his position in the Denmark squad, and his experience will be valuable in the upcoming tournament.
Denmark is in the same group as England, and they will face the Three Lions on Thursday. Kristensen is one of three Leeds United players participating in the Euros, along with Liam Cooper and Max Wober. However, none of them have played any minutes in the tournament yet. Cooper was an unused substitute for Scotland in their 5-1 loss to Germany, while Wober is part of the Austria squad that will face France on Monday night.
As the tournament progresses, fans are eagerly waiting to see if Kristensen will get his chance to shine on the international stage. Hjulmand’s decision to include Kristensen on the bench suggests that he may play a crucial role in Denmark’s campaign. With his experience and skills, Kristensen could be a vital asset for Denmark in their quest for success in the Euro 2024 tournament.