But Denmark star Albert Gronbaek believes the £11 million signing will soon rediscover his scoring form.

The forward has played 19 games without scoring since his hat-trick at Kilmarnock in August.

He was dropped by Denmark for the Nations League match after appearing as a substitute in three games against Norway and two against Wales.

Upbeat Gronbaek was Hogh’s teammate at Bodo-Glimt. There, Hogh scored 36 league goals in 49 starts for the champions.

And the Hamburg midfielder is adamant something will change soon, he said: “Kasper Hogh and I text daily. We check in with each other.

“And I know that as soon as he starts scoring again, the goals will come. He is incredibly tough and extremely talented.

“The way he can turn the negative into the positive is very unique. I also use him as inspiration a lot myself if I need to be lifted.

“At Bodo, it's so safe up there - that's just the way it is because it is one big family.

“The friendships and relationships you get up there, it's very special compared to when you go out to other clubs.”