Rasmus Hojlund hit the target for Denmark to set them on the way to another World Cup qualifying win.
This international break has been a major success for Rasmus Hojlund, with the Manchester United loanee continuing his impressive form.
Hojlund scored three goals in two games for Denmark, most recently scoring the opener in their 3-1 win over Greece.
After signing for Napoli at the end of the transfer window, Rasmus Hojlund has now scored eight goals in nine matches for club and country.
It is a ridiculously good record that he probably can’t maintain, but he will be keen to prolong it as long as possible.
Rasmus Hojlund playing on instinct
Rasmus Hojlund capitalised on a defensive mistake from Greece’s defence, nipping in to poke the ball past the goalkeeper.
Speaking to Danish outlet Bold after the game, Hojlund explained that the secret to the goal was the way it all happened naturally for him.
He explained: “It’s clear that not much thought is being given to it, and it’s a bit carefree at the moment.”
Hojlund added that he has the confidence to hunt down mistakes, “I might look for it a little more and read it a little better,” he added.
The Manchester United loanee’s confidence shines through in his comments. He is playing with confidence right now and everything is falling into place.
Hojlund struggled for confidence at Manchester United
Rasmus Hojlund is playing like a huge weight has been lifted from his shoulders. It was a weight that he struggled with from the moment he signed.
After a slightly delayed start, Hojlund failed to score a Premier League goal until the end of December in his first season.
Hojlund struggled badly last season, scoring only four Premier League goals. He has already scored two in four Serie A games for Napoli.
There was debate about the service Hojlund was receiving at United and whether it was good enough. But some of it was on him.
It is up to a striker to make the right runs, to create his own opportunities sometimes, and force and capitalise on defensive mistakes.
He did exactly that for Denmark with his goal against Greece. It was something he rarely did at United, and speaks for his high confidence right now.
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