Pierre-Emile Höjbjerg apologises after Denmark outburst over midfield pairing | OneFootball

Denmark captain Pierre-Emile Höjbjerg has apologised to the national team and to the country after a public outburst following Thursday’s 2-3 Nations League defeat in Norway. The player said in a post that he had made a mistake, and the remarks sparked an outcry at home.

Facing the media after the loss, he criticised his midfield partnership with Morten Hjulmand. He argued the pair have too similar a profile, suggested the coach should choose one and leave the other on the bench, and insisted the current set-up was not working.

The apology came on Instagram on Friday from the Marseille midfielder, who was not proud to have voiced those views.

His lengthy message presented a human response from someone who loves the national team, Denmark and football, and reflected that emotions after the defeat, an otherwise fine comeback and a missed World Cup led to thoughtless words.

Denmark face Wales on Sunday at 18:00, and will look to dispel doubts on and off the pitch.

Source: L'Équipe

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