Andy Cole offers Rasmus Hojlund advice, says Man United star is ‘obsessed’ with one thing

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Rasmus Hojlund will be desperate to end his goal drought at Manchester United this season.

There is huge pressure on the 22-year-old to step up and become a senior striker under Ruben Amorim given the lack of forward options at Manchester United.

Following Marcus Rashford’s move to Aston Villa, Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee are the only real striker options available to Amorim but even then the latter has been playing more as a No.10.

Amorim has been trying to encourage Hojlund, but the Dane is now on a 19-game spell without a goal. After a promising cameo from the bench, Chido Obi is now threatening Hojlund’s starting spot.

It is clear that Hojlund is struggling with confidence in front of goal and in his general play, but one United legend has now offered him some advice to turn things around.

Andy Cole’s advice to struggling Rasmus Hojlund

Paul Scholes called Andy Cole a ‘ruthless finisher’ and there are only three players in history that ever scored more than his 187 Premier League goals.

When it comes to giving out advice, he’s certainly more than qualified to help Hojlund overcome his struggles.

Speaking to fellow United legend Rio Ferdinand, Andy Cole offered some advice to Hojlund.

“If I was to try and give him [Hojlund] any kind of advice, it would be to do what you do naturally,” Cole said.

“I’ve watched him so many times and, for me, he gets a little bit obsessed with fighting the centre-half.

“Because the game isn’t played like that anymore, you don’t need to. When the ball comes into you, just relax and play on two-touch, at most three-touch.

“The intensity of fighting with the centre-half, it takes up so much energy.”

Rasmus Hojlund’s Man United future now in doubt

Hojlund showed huge potential in his debut season at United, but his form has dropped off a cliff and now questions are being asked about his future at the club.

Ineos are prepared to sell Hojlund if an appropriate offer arrives, with several Italian teams said to be interested in a summer deal.

Amorim will want a new star striker to arrive in the summer, and Hojlund could be headed for the exit.

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There has even been talk of a Hojlund swap deal for Victor Osimhen, although it looks “complicated” to pull off. Napoli are interested in Hojlund, and United scouts are in love with Osimhen.

Amorim has backed Hojlund to turn things around, but patience is running thin for the young Dane.