“What Froholdt showed was fantastic”, praised the Denmark manager | OneFootball

Victor Froholdt, signed by FC Porto in the last transfer window for 20 million euros, had an immediate impact at Estádio do Dragão and his performance resonated throughout the championship. The 19-year-old Danish midfielder was named the "Midfielder of the Month" in the league in August, after starting in all four of Porto's victories during that period, scoring one goal and providing two assists. He garnered 39.7% of the votes from head coaches, ahead of Luís Esteves from Gil Vicente (11.1%) and Aursnes from Benfica (7.1%), in a choice that confirms the praise for the former Copenhagen player.

This promising start in the blue and white jersey earned him another call-up from coach Brian Riemer, marking his fourth international cap against Greece on Monday, which was the first time he started a match. The performance was remarkable: hitting the crossbar was just the most visible episode of a great night, with 100 percent successful dribbles, the same percentage in long passes and tackles. He also recovered three balls and registered 90% passing accuracy in 42 passes. Physically, he stood out with 10.8 kilometers covered in 81 minutes, 18 sprints, and a top speed of 32.4 km/h, the highest value of the match in Greece.

Regarding his personal feelings, he maintained humility and ambition: "It's truly fantastic to represent Denmark. I think this was one of the best matches I've ever played. It was incredible to participate in a World Cup qualifier, especially starting as a starter. We achieved a very important victory on a difficult field, which makes us proud. We managed to meet many of the goals we set. The national team is one of the most important things for me, something I really want to continue being a part of. Now, I have many incredible games ahead at the club, where I need to stay in shape," said the midfielder, who today presents himself at Olival to prepare for the reception of Nacional.

He also received praise from the coach and a former international. "What he showed was fantastic. Playing with someone who has the ability to run and cover spaces is a great pleasure. This gives freedom to Mikkel Damsgaard and other offensive players because he covers many spaces in an exemplary manner," said the coach, with the approval of Nicklas Bendtner: "In this game, he played more closed. I think, when analyzing midfielders, he will be one of the first options to consider for his running, will, and approach to the game. He is tireless, creates a lot of space, and is incredibly effective in pressing. Modern football revolves around speed and Froholdt has that quality in abundance," added the former Arsenal star and current TV 2 Sports commentator.

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