Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund is beginning to feel a little more settled at the club six months in.
A chaotic and injury-hit first half of the season was quite the welcome for new signing Rasmus Hojlund, who was thrust right in at the deep end.
It will have been a character-building experience for the Dane, who has responded in good form in recent weeks, with two goals in his last two Premier League games.
Hojlund has seven goals already this season in all competitions, and is expecting to hit new heights when Manchester United return to action.
Rasmus Hojlund picks out Manchester United teammate
Rasmus Hojlund, 20, spoke to Manchester United club media and was quizzed about various topics, including being asked about the teammate who first caught his eye.
He picked out midfielder Bruno Fernandes, commenting: “I think you can see Bruno, his touch. He is very elegant on the pitch and, especially, also in training. I mean he’s just, yeah, quality.”
Hojlund wants to be the complete striker
Hojlund also explained how he wants to elevate his game to be a complete striker and contribute to the team off the ball, as well as on it.
He explained: “The criteria for a striker is more demanding now than it was probably 10 or 15 years ago and, yeah, you need to be even more complete as a striker. I try to be that every day, in every sort of aspect, all of those things you just mentioned [pressing, work-rate, hold-up play, physical strength] are some of them.
“Pressing is also a big part of it, especially with this manager [Erik ten Hag]. He wants to put pressure on the other team and the other opponents. So, for me to do the whole process, it’s very important for the team.”
Manchester United invested early in Hojlund
Manchester United invested early in Rasmus Hojlund, believing he can go on to become one of the world’s top strikers.
The Denmark international struck five goals in the Champions League group stages, and also ranked highly for his country in Euro 2024 qualifying.
He will want to make an impact for his country at the tournament in the summer, and if he does, it really will underline how sensible United were to get a deal done a year in advance.
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