Erik ten Hag is history and it’s easy to blame the Dutchman for everything that hasn’t worked out. We’re not jumping on that horse right here, but can’t help but note how Rasmus Hojlund described the United game without Ten Hag as conductor.
The Dane was involved in what happened in front of Bodø/Glimt’s goalkeeper at Old Trafford, two goals and an assist in the 3-2 win confirms this.
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After the game, it was a 21-year-old who explained why he was the focal point of the United attack in the second leg with Amorim as coach.
“Of course, it will take time, but we can already see some patterns. Now is the time to build on. The new system reminds me of when I played at Atalanta, where we played 3-4-3. That suits me well, Højlund begins after the game to TNT Sports.
In addition, Amorim has pressed the button that helps Højlund.
“He (Amorim) told me not to think so much about what was happening behind me, but just focus on what’s in front of me. We saw how it paid off with the first goal. At half-time, he said that I should continue to run to the first post, and we saw that it worked with the third goal,” says Højlund.
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New system that suits Højlund better, good + and apt coaching equals assists and 2 goals.
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