Hojlund ‘could have done with help’ in Man Utd attack

Rasmus Hojlund claims he “could have done with some help” in the Manchester United attack in the past and is “more than ready” for more competition in the main striker role.

Hojlund responded back on and off the pitch in Chicago on Wednesday following 48 hours of frenzied speculation about United’s search for forward reinforcements and knowing that Slovenian Benjamin Sesko, a highly regarded player from RB Leipzig, is at the top of their wishlist.

In their second game of the Premier League Summer Series, United defeated Bournemouth 4-1 at Soldier Field after the Denmark international had already scored one.

The 22-year-old, who helped United end a poor Premier League campaign in 15th place last year, scored 10 goals in 52 appearances in all competitions last year. He has vowed to “stay and fight” for his place in Ruben Amorim’s side.

After purposefully scouting the waiting media following the win over Bournemouth, Hojlund declared, “My plan is very clear.” Whatever happens, I should stay there and fight for my spot.

“I’m fine with competition,” I said. I become more aware. I’m more than capable. I’m feeling inspired, so I’m ready for anything.

Hojlund has scored 26 goals in 95 competitive games, or over a goal per four games, since joining United in 2023.

The figures are acceptable. However, they include a run of five goals in four games last year and eight in eight during the previous campaign, two sequences that, if removed, would result in just 13 goals in 83 games.

However, some claim that Hojlund should have joined a squad with an experienced striker who could bear the load of responsibility because too much was initially demanded of him.

Anthony Martial was present as well, but he had a lot of injuries, so I had to take a lot of the game time, he said.

Hojlund appeared determined to prove a point during his trip to the United States.

He slammed a shot against the post as West Ham won at the MetLife Stadium on Saturday with his pace and speed.

In just eight minutes, he scored from fellow countryman Patrick Dorgu’s cross after volleying home from Bournemouth.

His second assertion was more contentious. The Denmark forward claimed Amad’s low shot, which was headed for the far corner regardless, was shot off him on the way in after using his strength to annoy Bournemouth ranks.

Although Amad was given the task, Hojlund declared, “It is undoubtedly mine. I’m at a loss for words. My shin was touched by the ball. My goal is this.

It is understandable that Hojlund would want to reclaim any amount of his ability after the criticism he has received over the past two seasons for his relative lack of goals.

Hojlund seems to have regained some of its attention.

He appears to be a different player than the one he had last season, which ended in a man’s closet because he appeared to be a terrible scorer.

He has scored 61 goals for his club and country, but some don’t, and Erling Haaland’s record was over 100 when he was Hojlund’s age, while others take longer.

By the age of 22, Harry Kane, England’s top scorer, had only managed 53 goals.

He said, “I’m still very young.” Sometimes people forget that.

“I’m only 22. By that point, not every striker has scored 100 goals.

I believe you can see it in my game, but I’ve learned a lot. In the fundamentals, I’m starting to develop and improve even more.

“We all struggled last season,” said one player. Everyone is aware that I should have done better.