Rasmus Hojlund is making an attempt so laborious to finish his objective drought that “he makes it worse” for himself, in keeping with Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim.
The Denmark worldwide has failed to attain in every of his final six video games in all competitions, since discovering the online within the 3-0 win over Leicester Metropolis in mid-March.
That strike represents Hojlund’s solely objective of 2025, and one in all simply three he has registered in 28 Premier League appearances throughout a tough marketing campaign for the Purple Devils, who occupy 14th place within the desk.
The 22-year-old has been extra scientific within the Europa League, netting 5 occasions, however his total tally of eight is strictly half of his complete throughout his debut season at Previous Trafford in 2023-24.
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“A striker wants to attain targets, so we attempt to assist him,” Amorim instructed reporters throughout his pre-match press convention forward of United’s conflict with Bournemouth on Sunday.
“He’s making an attempt actually laborious, and he needs issues so dangerous, he makes it worse. He created one scenario in opposition to Wolves, and he’s enhancing the small issues. The objective will come.”
With three targets from 24 pictures within the Premier League this time period – from 9 pictures on course – Hojlund has underperformed his xG of three.36.
Regardless of a shot conversion price of simply 12.5%, although, he boasts the third-highest amongst United’s forwards, behind solely Marcus Rashford (25%) and Amad Diallo (15%).
