Denmark confirm Rasmus Hojlund agreement with Manchester United after return from injury

Denmark head coach Kasper Hjulmand has confirmed an agreement has been made with Manchester United to manage Rasmus Hojlund's fitness load during the international break.

The striker has linked up with his Danish colleagues ahead of their friendlies against Switzerland and the Faroe Islands. They face Switzerland in Copenhagen on Saturday before locking horns with the Faroe Islands in Brøndby next Tuesday.

Hojlund, who has earned 10 senior caps for his country thus far, returned from a muscle injury to start United's 4-3 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup last Sunday. Making his first appearance since February 18, the youngster stored a healthy 71 minutes under his belt.

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Having spent three weeks on the sidelines, it has been agreed between United and the Danish national team that they will work together to develop his fitness and not overload him. He will, however, start the game against Switzerland.

"We have an agreement with United about the total amount of playing time in the two matches," said Hjulmand, as quoted by the Metro. "He plays from the start against Switzerland and there are no restrictions on how much he can play in that match. Then we'll see what happens after that match.

"Our staff has put together a plan with Erik ten Hag on how he will get the best build-up after Rasmus' injury period. It is both for our good and their good.

"It does not make sense to smash a player through and increase the risk of an injury that goes beyond our own Euro plans. That plan is there for Rasmus and for all other players."

Denmark will be hoping to rely on Hojlund's