Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund is finding his form, moving into double figures for goal contributions.
Rasmus Hojlund is racking up the numbers. With four goals in his last five starts in all competitions he is making good progress.
After a goal and assist in the win over Wolves, Hojlund now has 11 goal contributions for the season, nine goals and two assists.
The Dane is Manchester United’s top goalscorer, ahead of Bruno Fernandes and Scott McTominay, on seven each.
Rasmus Hojlund breaks Cristiano Ronaldo record
Rasmus Hojlund has managed to break a record set by Cristiano Ronaldo way back in 2007, 17 years ago now.
Hojlund has a goal and assist in his last two consecutive Premier League games, also factoring in the 2-2 draw against Tottenham as well as the 4-3 win over Wolves.
According to Opta, Hojlund is the youngest Manchester United player to do this since Cristiano Ronaldo.
Hojlund has done so at the age of 20, while Ronaldo was 21 when he achieved the impressive feat for the first time.
Rasmus Hojlund is growing into his Manchester United role
It has not been easy for Rasmus Hojlund since arriving at Manchester United, where he has been forced to instantly take the role of lead striker.
Ideally, United would have an experienced striker in there to support him, and no, we aren’t counting the unreliable Anthony Martial, a walking injury-risk who is out until April.
Despite the challenge, Hojlund is coming out stronger, demonstrating mental strength along with his eye for goal.
He still needs to become more ruthless, but he is making good progress. His goal against Wolves was a real striker’s finish, getting on the end of a cross from Luke Shaw.
Still only 20, for two more days, there is a lot more to come from the young striker.
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