Once again, Justin Janssen has received a call up for the Danish U21s in the current international break, where his side feature in a two-legged affair against Netherlands U21, for a place at next year’s U21 Euros in Albania and Serbia.
The last meeting between the sides was just last year, where Denmark U21s claimed a 2-1 victory in the 2025 U21 Euros Group Stage, with Newcastle’s William Osula scoring a brace.
This pivotal match-up holds great weight in the Janssen household, as the young midfielder faces a nation he could one day represent himself. Janssen’s father is a born Dutchman, who grew up in Noordwijkerhout, a coastal town in South Holland. He made sure to explore his son’s Dutch routes with him, even bringing him up as a Feyenoord fan. Whilst Janssen has diligently represented Denmark at youth level, he remains an eligible selection for the Dutch at a senior level, if the opportunity presents itself.
In October’s games, Janssen came off the bench in a 0-0 draw with Belgium U21s, playing 11 minutes in midfield alongside Eintracht Frankfurt’s Oscar Højlund.
With the first leg kicking off this evening (13th Nov - 17:30 GMT), Janssen will likely hope to make an impact off the bench. With 2 goals in his last 6 appearances and an excellent few months under his belt, the young Dane is primed for a huge game at the Vejle Stadium.
