December 1st 2024.
During Manchester United's impressive 4-0 victory over Everton, Rasmus Hojlund was left on the bench, much to the surprise of fans and spectators alike. Manager Ruben Amorim later revealed the reason behind this decision and assured fans that Hojlund would have his chance to shine soon enough.
After Hojlund's stellar performance in the Europa League, where he scored twice and assisted in a win against Bodo/Glimt, many were expecting him to start or at least make an appearance in the Premier League clash against Everton. However, Amorim made the bold choice to start Joshua Zirkzee instead, alongside Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes in the front-line.
This decision paid off as both Zirkzee and Rashford scored braces, with the pair playing the full 90 minutes. Hojlund, on the other hand, remained rooted to the substitute's bench. Amorim explained that Zirkzee's profile as a false-nine was better suited for the match against Everton, as it would have been difficult for Hojlund to compete with their central defenders.
When asked about Zirkzee's impressive performance, Amorim stated that he was playing to the player's strengths and that he did a great job on the field. He also emphasized the importance of his overall performance rather than just his two goals, stating that Zirkzee fought for every situation.
Amorim went on to assure fans that he was still experimenting with his team and that there would be more opportunities for Hojlund in the future. He mentioned that with a busy schedule and players returning from injury, he would have to rotate the squad, giving Hojlund more chances to prove himself in the starting lineup.
As for United's next game against Arsenal, Amorim did not reveal who would start, stating that they were still working on establishing a clear structure and base for the team. However, he did mention that in the future, there would be a more consistent starting lineup. Fans will just have to wait and see who will take the field on Wednesday night.
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