A Rocky Road to Redemption for Hojlund…
Rasmus Hojlund might have cost Manchester United a whopping £64 million, but his 13-goal haul over 54 games has been less than a spectacle. Sure, he’s scored more than his xG of 10.6, but talk about a bargain gone awry! Despite his numerous disappearing acts on the pitch, a goal against Leicester City and a magical moment for Denmark hinted he might be turning a new leaf. Spoiler alert: Leafs can be tricky to turn.
Now, Hojlund finds himself battling not just against defenses, but also against the clock and a potential new signing from Ruben Amorim’s absurdly long striker wishlist. Whether it’s Viktor, Victor, or another dazzling ‘V,’ Hojlund might be shoving his way back to the bench fastest come August. But don’t rush to sell those “Hojlund 9” jerseys just yet—his knack for being in the right place at the right time may just be his saving grace. Danny Webber thinks so, anyway.
If United masterminded a team that showers him with golden opportunities, maybe—just maybe—Hojlund could hit the promises of a 20-goal-a-season striker. But until that fabled day arrives, expect to see Hojlund running around like a hyperactive puppy chasing its tail, hoping his next chase ends in a goal-scoring celebration rather than a bench-warming session.
