Overview
- Rasmus Hojlund scored twice and set up Patrick Dorgu in Denmark’s 6-0 World Cup qualifying win over Belarus, lifting the Danes to the top of Group C on goal difference.
- The qualifier was staged behind closed doors in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, because Belarus remain barred from hosting home games under UEFA-related sanctions.
- Since moving to Napoli on a season-long loan, Hojlund has four goals in six club appearances under Antonio Conte and seven in nine for club and country.
- Hojlund told Tipsbladet he has "got into a good football team," while Denmark manager Brian Riemer said a "well-functioning team" that services a striker is driving his output.
- His Napoli loan carries a reported obligation to buy at around £38m, widely described as conditional on Champions League qualification, sharpening scrutiny of Manchester United’s decision to let him leave.