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Plays 90 minutes in cup match Hojbjerg started and played 90 minutes during Tuesday's 1-1 loss to Fulham during the Carabao Cup.

Impact Hojbjerg was able to play all 90 minutes Tuesday for his first competitive start of the season. In league play, the midfielder has only made two starts off the bench, following a season where he started 35 games in 35 appearances for the team.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg divides opinion at Tottenham but would letting him leave be a risk? The Dane contributed at both ends last season operating in Tottenham's midfield two. Losing him would leave a sizeable hole

AUGUST 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Misses final two matches of season Hojbjerg missed the final two matches of the season because of injury after starting 35 of the first 36.

Impact Hojbjerg was again pivotal in Tottenham's midfield, as Yves Bissouma and Oliver Skipp still face a bit of a learning curve. Nevertheless, it was the best offensive campaign of Hojbjerg's career, as he tabbed four goals and five assists from 33 shots and 30 chances created. The question will be what his future holds under a new manager and possibly new formation.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Hojbjerg (undisclosed) has resumed training and could return to action versus Leeds United on Sunday. Acting manager Ryan Mason told reporters, "Pierre has trained this week and we...

Impact Hojbjerg looks set to rejoin the squad after having been out of action for just one match due to his undisclosed injury. Considering the midfielder started all 42 of his appearances for the club this season in Premier League and Champions League action, he should be a near-lock for the starting XI heading into Sunday's season finale.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Brentford Hojbjerg will miss Saturday's game versus Brentford due to injury, Football London informs,

Impact Hojbjerg won't be involved in this one due to an undisclosed physical problem. Oliver Skipp and Yves Bissouma are getting the nod in the midfield.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in draw Hojbjerg took three shots (one on target) and created a chance in Thursday's 2-2 draw against Manchester United. He also made four clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Hojbjerg was active going forward from midfield on Thursday as his side stormed back to erase a 2-0 halftime deficit and salvage a draw against United. Hojbjerg has tallied five shots (one on target) and seven chances created across his last five games since the start of April, with two assists in that span.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in blowout loss Hojbjerg assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 6-1 defeat to Newcastle United.

Impact Hojbjerg assisted Harry Kane's 49th minute goal Saturday which cut the lead to 5-1. It was the only chance he created in the match. Hojbjerg did not play well outside of that, but did rack up two blocked shots, one interception and one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brighton should have had penalty at Tottenham for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg tackle on Kaoru Mitoma, admits PGMOL Brighton were not awarded a penalty when Kaoru Mitoma appeared to be fouled by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in the box; the match officials and VAR...

APRIL 9, 2023 • SKY.COM

Brighton receive apology after being denied penalty at Tottenham Brighton and Hove Albion have received an apology from the PGMOL after they were denied a penalty in their 2-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur o...

APRIL 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Assists in win Hojbjerg assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Brighton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 87th minu...

Impact Hojbjerg recorded his first assist since Feb. 5 Saturday, as he made a great read to find Harry Kane in the 79th minute to take the 2-1 lead. It was the only chance he created in the match and he added one off-target shot to his attacking tally. He also won two of his three attempted tackles and made two clearances in his 90 minutes of action. He did pick up a yellow card though, his fourth in the league this season.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kane nets winner for Spurs vs. Brighton; 2 managers sent off

Harry Kane has scored his 23rd English Premier League goal to earn Tottenham a 2-1 win over top-four rival Brighton in a match that saw both managers sent off after a touchline scu...

APRIL 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Hojbjerg calls on Conte to 'elaborate' after outburst Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has called on Antonio Conte to “elaborate” on his criticism of the Spurs squad following...

MARCH 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Solid outing in win Hojbjerg generated four tackles (one won) and four clearances in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Nottingham Forest. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.

Impact Hojbjerg's four tackles and four clearances paced all players on his squad, and he regularly presented danger in the final third as well. He's a mainstay in holding midfield for Spurs and will usually compensate for a lack of scoring with strong peripherals.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears Champions League ban Hojbjerg served his one-game suspension in Tuesday's 0-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Hojbjerg will be eligible to play in the second leg on March 8 and will start over either Oliver Skipp or Pape Matar Sarr. He has provided one assist and registered four chances created, nine tackles (four won), 11 interceptions, and four off-target shots in the last five matches. Tottenham will host West Ham Sunday.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Milan Hojbjerg will miss Tuesday's Champions League clash against AC Milan with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Hojbjerg picked up three bookings across the UCL group stage in the fall and will now be suspended for the Round of 16 first leg on Tuesday. With Rodrigo Bentancur now out for the season with a torn ACL and Yves Bissouma recovering from ankle surgery, Oliver Skipp and Pape Matar Sarr might have to take over as the midfield starters against Milan.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Hojbjerg had one assist on one chance created, took one off-target shot and won two of three tackles attempted in Sunday's 1-0 win over Manchester City.

Impact Hojbjerg assisted the only goal of the game as he found Harry Kane in the box in the 15th minute. It was the only chance he created in the match, but it was only one he needed. He played very well defensively as well on his way to helping the team keep a clean sheet, as he won two of three tackles attempted, intercepted two passes, made two clearances and blocked one shot in his 90 minutes of action.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kane scores, Tottenham rallies for 2-2 draw with Brentford

Harry Kane returned to the Premier League and scored a goal to help Tottenham come back from a two-goal deficit in a 2-2 draw with Brentford

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Levels the score Hojbjerg scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing once accurately and creating three chances during Monday's 2-2 draw with Brentford.

Impact Hojbjerg found the back of the net in the 71st minute leveling the score for Spurs. The midfielder led Spurs in both chances created and tackles with his goal being the fourth of the season as one of the first names on the teamsheet.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg gives Denmark a 1-0 lead over Austria

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Back with club Hojbjerg returned to training with Tottenham on Tuesday following the World Cup.

Impact Hojbjerg played every minute of Denmark's failed campaign in Qatar, taking two shots (one on target) and creating a chance across three matches as the team crashed out in the group stage. He's now back with Spurs, where he has started 20 of 21 matches in the Premier League and Champions League this season.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League: PSG on right track despite finishing second in group

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Champions League: PSG on right track despite finishing second in group

Hammers late winner over Marseille Hojbjerg scored on three shots (one on target) and added one chance created and five interceptions in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Marseille.

Impact Hojbjerg put the icing on the cake for Spurs with a late dagger to seal the team's victory and qualification for the next stage. He's been in a clinical form of late with two goals and two assists over his past six affairs. He's mounted a total of seven shots over the past two outings alone.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Receives third UCL booking Hojbjerg received his third yellow card in UCL competition Tuesday versus Sporting CP and will now miss Tottenham's round of 16 matchup.

Impact Hojbjerg made a heavy challenge during a chaotic but victorious end to Tuesday's 2-1 group stage finale. Shortly after receiving the foul, he redeemed himself by logging the game-winning assist. Per UCL rules, the booking will cost him one match, but the cards will be wiped out following the quarterfinal round. Spurs' opponent is still TBD but they'll certainly miss one of their stalwarts in the middle of the pitch. Look for Ryan Sessegnon and Yves Bissouma to be the main beneficiaries in his absence, provided they make the lineup.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates assist in win Hojbjerg fired four shots (all off target) and created an assist in Tottenham's 3-2 victory over Bournemouth on Saturday.

Impact Hojbjerg was a positive lightening-rod in the Spurs midfield on Saturday. He created the assist for Ryan Sessegnon's goal through a well-timed cross and was a continual menace to Bournemouth's defense. All his touches were positive as he created plays from midfield and had the confidence to fire shots, which while off-target were dangerous efforts. From 12 appearances (all starts) he has scored three goals and produced two assists.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In starting XI against Lisbon Hojbjerg (undisclosed) will feature in the starting XI against Sporting CP on Wednesday.

Impact Hojbjerg was unavailable versus Newcastle United on Sunday but appears no worse for the wear. Prior to that absence, the midfielder featured in all 15 contests to open the season in which he has garnered three goals on 11 shots (five on target), three assists and 20 interceptions.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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