Why Napoli star Hojlund missed Denmark’s 2-2 draw vs. Belarus | OneFootball

Napoli star Rasmus Hojlund missed Saturday’s game against Belarus due to a fever, but should be fit for Tuesday’s match against Scott McTominay’s Scotland.

Napoli star Hojlund was not even on the bench last night when his Denmark side were held to a 2-2 home draw by Belarus in the World Cup qualifiers.

Why Hojlund was not available in Denmark vs. Belarus

NAPLES, ITALY – NOVEMBER 04: Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli looks disappointed during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between SSC Napoli and Eintracht Frankfurt at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on November 04, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

As reported by Danish media outlet Ekstrabladet, Hojlund was unavailable due to illness, but he’s expected to be available next week in a crucial away game in Scotland.

Denmark missed a golden chance to qualify for the World Cup last night as Scotland, who are second-placed Group C,  lost 3-2 in Greece.

Hojlund vs. McTominay for a World Cup spot

FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Kevin De Bruyne and Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and SSC Napoli at Artemio Franchi on September 13, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

This means the Scots still have a chance to qualify for the World Cup being just one point below Denmark ahead of the final game of the group stage.

Hojlund, 22, has scored four goals in 10 appearances with Napoli this season.

The Partenopei return to action on Saturday, November 22, with a home game against Atalanta.