The Danish striker has instantly become a fan favourite at Old Trafford by scoring important goals for the club.
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Manchester United had a busy summer transfer window at the start of the 2023-24 season. There were plenty of incomings and outgoings happening at the club. The Red Devils bought in a host of players, some on permanent basis and others on loan. Among the new signings, one player that caught the eye of many people is talented young striker Rasmus Hojlund. The youngster had moved to Old Trafford from Serie A side Atalanta.
While some new signings have hit the ground running instantly, others have taken time to settle in. However, Hojlund is not one of them. The Danish striker has instantly become a fan favourite at Old Trafford by scoring important goals for the club. Besides, what makes Hojlund special is his incredible work rate. The tall centre-forward runs tirelessly throughout the 90 minutes to be an important part of the team’s pressing game.
Former Manchester United striker Henrik Larsson is liking what he is seeing about Hojlund. “I watched him when United played against Copenhagen at Old Trafford. I liked what I saw. He is a striker with some speed. He was willing to go beyond the opponents’ back four or back three, however you want to see it. It’s early to say, but he looks interesting because physically, there is a presence about him. It’s going to take some time before he settles in. He’s new to the club and getting used to the other players. But hopefully for United, he can be a good striker,” he told the club’s website.
Apart from his infectious work rate, Hojlund is also known for his pace and dribbling skills. He is also very good in holding the ball and bringing others into the game. This is something Larsson likes in the young striker’s game. “I think if you’re playing up front in any system, one or two, you always should be able to keep the ball, because you’re not going to be with your partner all the time, even if you’re playing two up front. So I think that’s the skillset that you need to have as a striker, because more often than not you’re going to have your back towards the goal,” Larsson explained.
He added: “And then you need to be able to both keep the ball, but also see where your team-mates are and be able to play the knock-back to one of your midfield players coming up and then going beyond again. So I think that’s the skill set that you need to have in any system you play. Obviously a lot of teams are playing with three up front, and that means that you’re going to be on your own [in the middle] more often than not. But I think that he has the physical presence to do both things.”
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