– It was strange, the pitch was heavy. The grass was super short and loose. This is not my favorite pitch, says Mæhle about the grass to news. Several people quickly noticed the rough surface in the match between England and Denmark at the home ground of Eintracht Frankfurt. Kyle Walker was among those who struggled most on the turf, and the Englishman saw himself having to change shoes early. Brede Hangeland, a guest in the TV 2 studio, was among many experts who butcher the lawn. – This makes it very unpredictable. It is a scandal, he said on the channel’s broadcast. Eriksen: – Never seen before The pitch naturally became a topic when the players met the press after the match. – It was a smooth experience today. The track was not that wet, just very slippery. The grass, as you could see, was very loose, which caused many people to slide around, says Denmark star Christian Eriksen to news. NOT IMPRESSED: Christian Eriksen believes it was a smooth experience playing on the turf in Frankfurt. Photo: Heiko Becker / Reuters The Manchester United profile claims this was new to him. – I have not seen that before – that you sit down and take a “time-out” on the pitch and change your shoes. So it’s the first time, says Eriksen about the situation with Kyle Walker. – Is it dangerous to play in such conditions? – No, I don’t think it’s dangerous, it’s just not optimal. news has submitted the criticism to the European Football Association (Uefa), but has not yet received a response. SLIP: Several times players have slipped as a result of troubled grass mats. Photo: Reuters – Hasn’t dawned on me In the end, points were shared between the two nations. England took the lead after Harry Kane scored, but the Danes responded with a magnificent goal of the rare from Morten Hjulmand. It was his first national team goal. – I don’t think it has fully dawned on me yet. I scored my first goal for Denmark, it’s very, very big and I’m of course proud, says Hjulmand after the match. The man who fell and fell on the much criticized turf is satisfied with the result and the performance. – This is championship football. We meet a strong Denmark. We are at the top of our group, so we will take the positives with us. We are not “lost”, we conceded a great goal from outside the box, says Kyle Walker after the match. – Very loose But it was the grass that stole part of the focus. The TV pictures showed that there are many holes all over the turf. The stadium was covered with a roof for the occasion. – It is simply shockingly weak by those who have been responsible for it. Because it has been troublesome for the players in this match. Dangerous situations can arise, commented TV 2 expert Jesper Mathisen. MORE WOUNDS: The grass doesn’t seem to be at its best in Frankfurt. Photo: Michael Probst / AP Not even England legend Alan Shearer is significantly impressed by the surface. – The grass mat seemed to give way a little. I wonder if Kyle Walker jumped forward and hurt himself. It loosens up everywhere! Other knobs may be available, says former top scorer Alan Shearer in the BBC studio. With Thursday’s 1-1 result, England top Group C with four points ahead of the final match against Slovenia next Tuesday. Denmark, who have two points from two matches, will finish the group stage against Serbia. Published 20.06.2024, at 19.02 Updated 20.06.2024, at 22.22
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