October 21st 2024.
In September, we were lucky enough to see the legendary Dimitar Berbatov take the field for Man Utd Legends. But during this exciting match, Berbatov had some valuable advice for one particular player: Rasmus Hojlund. Ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash against Fenerbahce, Berbatov encouraged the Manchester United star to channel his inner aggression.
Hojlund, who joined United from Atalanta for a record-breaking £72m in 2023, has shown great promise with 18 goals in 49 appearances. However, he has also faced some setbacks due to injuries. Berbatov believes that in order for Hojlund to reach his full potential as an elite striker, he needs to become more assertive and demand the ball from his teammates.
Speaking on Rio Ferdinand's YouTube channel, Berbatov explained, "As a striker, you need to be more vocal and aggressive. Don't be afraid to speak up and demand the ball. I've noticed that Hojlund has made some great runs behind the defense, but no one seems to see him. That should make him angry and motivated to prove himself."
United manager Erik ten Hag also emphasized the importance of Hojlund's fitness in order for him to continue scoring goals. "He will always score," ten Hag stated at the Football Writers' Association Northern Managers' Awards. "But it's crucial for him to stay fit. In his first season, he had a lot of injuries, but his stats prove that when he's healthy, he can find the back of the net."
Hojlund's most recent goal came in United's 2-1 win over Brentford in the Premier League. However, he has only been able to make six appearances in all competitions this season due to a hamstring injury. With the team's upcoming matches, fans are hopeful that Hojlund will be able to stay healthy and continue to make an impact on the field.
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