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Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund has offered a candid assessment of his challenging season at Old Trafford, acknowledging his goal-scoring difficulties. The £72 million signing has faced scrutiny for his output in front of goal, netting only three Premier League goals in the current 2024-25 campaign.
Hojlund’s Honest Reflection on Form
Hojlund has openly addressed his underwhelming form for Man United this season. Despite arriving with high expectations and a significant price tag, the Danish international has struggled to find consistent net-finding form.
Struggles in Front of Goal
The striker’s goal count stands at a mere three Premier League strikes for the season. Notably, he endured a barren spell of 21 games across three months, managing just a solitary goal since December 12. In all competitions for 2024-25, he has found the back of the net only eight times.
Worrying Shot Statistics
Adding to concerns, Hojlund’s shot statistics in the Premier League are also less than impressive. He has recorded just 21 shots this season, a figure surpassed by 133 other players in the league, highlighting his relative lack of attempts on goal compared to his peers.
Pressure of the United Shirt
Acknowledging the weight of expectation at Old Trafford, Hojlund spoke to Premier League Productions about the mental aspect of representing Man United. He admitted to feeling the pressure associated with wearing the club’s jersey, particularly during periods of poor team performance and personal form.
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‘It’s short-term, in terms of like we know what this football club means, and the DNA is so sewn into the shirt and we know what it means,’ Hojlund stated, emphasizing his understanding of the club’s heritage and the demands placed upon players.
Rasmus Hojlund has addressed his difficulties in scoring for Manchester United throughout this season.
‘I wouldn’t have signed here if I didn’t know that. I wouldn’t have taken the number nine shirt in the summer if I didn’t think I wanted to have that sort of pressure.’
Finding Solutions and Improvement
Despite the challenging season, Hojlund remains focused on improvement and overcoming his current difficulties.
‘I think, with it not being the best season, I’ve also struggled with it at some point. But again, it’s about finding your way and keep doing the things that got you here, but also working on the things you think you should improve, and that’s what I’m always trying to do,’ he explained, highlighting his proactive approach to addressing his form.
Praise for Ruben Amorim’s Passion
Hojlund also shared insights into Ruben Amorim’s coaching style, describing the manager as highly passionate and dedicated to player development.
The forward remarked: ‘He is very passionate and he wants to improve everybody. You can see that he has really got the heart for wanting to improve and be better.’
‘You can see that every day. He’s very passionate. He wants to bring this club back where it belongs, and I think that is his main quality, if you can say that. He just wants to be better and just be the best version of him being a manager.’