Former France striker Louis Saha has sent a clear-cut message to one current Manchester United star after paying tribute to a beloved Red Devils legend.
Louis Saha arrived at Old Trafford in 2004 after legendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson signed him from Fulham for a £12.4m fee.
Sir Alex Ferguson rated Saha during his time at Fulham and the Frenchman made 124 appearances for United and scored 42 times for the club.
Saha lifted two Premier League titles, a Champions League trophy and a League Cup during his spell under United legend Ferguson.
The 45-year-old former United striker’s spell at Old Trafford was hit with injuries and Saha left Old Trafford in 2008 and signed for Everton.
Saha later played for Tottenham, Sunderland and Lazio before he called it time on his professional playing career in 2013.
Saha sends message to Man Utd star
Louis Saha took to Instagram and sent a personalised message to Rasmus Hojlund ahead of the 2024-25 Premier League season.
Rasmus Hojlund is set to enter his second season with Manchester United, having signed for the Red Devils in 2023 from Serie A side Atalanta.
The 21-year-old United striker endured a tough start to life at Old Trafford, with Hojlund failing to score in his first 14 Premier League matches.
However, Hojlund managed to turn things around in his debut season in England and scored 10 times in 30 Premier League appearances for the Red Devils.
Hojlund, who scored five times in six Champions League appearances last season, has now switched from the No 11 shirt to the No 9 shirt for the new campaign.
The Denmark international is set to face increasing competition for a place in the starting XI after Joshua Zirkzee was signed from Bologna this summer.
Saha, who also wore the No 9 shirt at United, paid tribute to Hojlund and urged Red Devils players to provide a lot more service to the Danish forward next season.
The former United and France striker also paid tribute to Red Devils legend Andy Cole, who was Saha’s favourite No 9 and a “deadly” player in the final third.
“Wish the best to [Rasmus Hojlund] with the number 9 in his back,” Saha wrote on Instagram.
“For me, it was a privilege. The kid needs more balls between goalies and defenders. My favorite [sic] [No] 9 was [Andy Cole]. Deadly!!!”
Erik ten Hag still backing Hojlund
Erik ten Hag has insisted that patience is needed with Hojlund and added that the Denmark international has to both progress and develop in his career.
Speaking about Hojlund in May, he said (via Manchester United’s official website): “He has had three injuries this season but still, as you say, scored 14 goals in this season.
“I think that is a very good record for a young player.”
Erik ten Hag added: “When we decided to go for him, we talked about earlier that we buy a player for this season but also for the future.
“He has to develop. He has to progress. He needs time.”
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