Erik ten Hag was filled with reward for Rasmus Hojlund, admitting he has full perception within the younger Dane.
Manchester United made a number of huge splashes in the latest summer season switch window, in an effort to make sure that these Pink Devils proceed their development.
Amongst these key additions was Rasmus Hojlund. The Previous Trafford facet have been crying out for that dependable goal-scorer within the beginning striker function. Whereas the Dane was firing on all cylinders in Europe, it did take him a short time longer domestically.
His first aim got here in opposition to Aston Villa this weekend, with Hojlund netting the winner and sending the Theatre of Desires completely loopy within the course of. He appeared fairly emotional as he scored his first league aim for his boyhood membership.
Forward of the Nottingham Forest sport, gaffer Erik ten Hag admitted his actual perception in Hojlund, claiming he’s ‘positive’ the younger man will begin to rating extra targets. The ex-Ajax supervisor would additionally reward the participant’s ’robust character’ by these occasions of wrestle.
When requested immediately about Hojlund, the gaffer spoke in glowing phrases:
“I’ve to repeat myself however I belief him, I knew he may [score in the Premier League],” Ten Hag mentioned, per ManUtd.com.
“His targets within the Champions League and in Denmark confirmed what he did as a younger participant in Austria, in Italy and he’s a really robust character.
“However, in fact, this aim will give him confidence and perception that he’s going to attain and he’s going to attain extra targets from this level on, I’m positive.”
I’ve mentioned it to a couple mates, however I’ve by no means felt extra confidence in a striker who hadn’t scored within the league over the course of the 4 months he has been enjoying.
Hojlund oozes class and he’s going to be an impressive footballer all through the length of an extended profession.
He has all of the instruments. Tempo. Glorious hold-up play. An excellent passer. A prepared presser and most significantly, an elite finisher.
Sadly, United haven’t been enjoying to his strengths, with the gamers round him actually failing to carve out the openings for the 20-year-old.
As time goes on, that can change, because the likes of Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and others begin to familiarise themselves with the best way Hojlund likes to play the sport.
Little question that first league aim will give Hojlund large perception, as he appears to be like to hold that optimistic momentum into the sport in opposition to Nottingham Forest tomorrow.
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