4 Premier League goals in 32 games. This was the ballast Rasmus Højlund went out with after last season. “Everyone” expected the Dane to now be weighed too lightly and on his way safely out of the club. After scoring early in a friendly against Bournemouth on Thursday night, the 22-year-old was once again asked what is going on. The answer makes us less sure that Højlund will be sent to the door.
English newspapers comment after the game this was a completely different Rasmus Hojlund than last season. The Dane has, in addition to saving a few tufts of beard, shown a greater flair in front of the opponents’ goal in positioning, duel play – and finishing. Against West Ham, there were post shots, on Wednesday there were delicious goals against Premier League opposition.
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-I think my plan is very clear, and that is that I will stay and fight for my place, no matter what happens. I’m still very young. I think people forget that sometimes. I’m only 22,” Hojlund begins, according to the Manchester Evening News.
“It’s obvious that not every striker scores 100 goals at the age of 22 (like Erling Haaland), but I’ve learned a lot. I think you can look at my game. I’m starting to develop and get even better at the basics. Now it’s just about sharpening up, and I’ve done very well in the run-up so far. Just focus on continuing with it,” says the 22-year-old.
Who has no plans to give up his place at Manchester United.
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Ruben Amorim has praised Hojlund in particular in the last two games, with the Dane’s mentality and desire to fight on at United after almost continuously being criticized by English journalists and supporters after his goal drought in the Premier League, then this could be the player Manchester United benefit most from keeping.
