What the Danish press are saying about Matt O’Riley’s “injustice” after Celtic star hits the headlines

The exclusion of Celtic player Matt O’Riley from Denmark’s roster for the forthcoming EURO 2024 tournament has generated some controversy among the nation’s football supporters and media.

O’Riley was left off of Kasper Hjulmand’s 26-man roster,

even though the Bhoys midfielder has won two senior caps with the nation in the previous eight months.

Throughout the 2023–24 season, O’Riley has been on fire for Celtic, tallying 19 goals and dishing out 18 more in all competitions.

His midfield statistics have been so impressive that others have used adjectives like “phenomenal” to characterize him.

However, he is left out, leaving some media observers baffled.

We had talked about Thomas Gravesen’s remarks before.

The former Danish and Celtic player chastised Hjulmand for making a formulaic choice

that failed to take advantage of players who were consistently doing well.

Other voices have also been heard, and the Danish leader has not been immune to criticism.

Danish media deliver the verdict on Matt O’Riley

The most direct was probably Camilla Boraghi of Ekstra Bladet, who said [via DeepL]: “A coach choosing his team does not constitute injustice.”

As the leader he is in the end, he has the right to do so. However, what remains is the sense of unfairness that I experience.

In the interest of Denmark, not Matt O’Riley.

“Because Kasper Hjulmand’s (not surprisingly) unexpected decision to leave O’Riley out of his preliminary European Championship squad

represents the bravery and originality that the Danish men’s national team so desperately needs.”

BT adopted a more tactful stance, arguing that Hjulmand’s connections with more seasoned players are valuable.

However, they still came to the conclusion that Red-hot Matt O’Riley’s absence from the midfield must stand out as the decision that bothers us the most.

According to Thomas Sønnichsen, a journalist for TV2, Matt O’Riley’s incredible season with Celtic was the reason why all the experts saw him in that team,

as reported by Sky Sports. He hasn’t played particularly well for the Danish national team in the two games he has played,

but he looks like the team’s future, and since you are also getting ready for the next tournament,

you should be building your team for the future when it comes to the Euros.

Sønnichsen also alluded to the subsequent social media uproar,

in which a large number of Danish fans expressed their shock at O’Riley’s absence on a variety of sites.

The Celtics star could still be able to play if he sustains one or more injuries. Instead of going on vacation,

he’s staying in shape and training. His strong mindset is demonstrated by the fact that he will stop at nothing to maintain his competitiveness.

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