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Ten Hag: 'Man Utd waiting for a player like Hojlund'

Published:2023-08-06 By Hồng Duy(MetaSports) Comments
Coach Erik ten Hag admitted that Man Utd wanted a player like Rasmus Hojlund, praising the Danish striker playing directly, eager to score.

"Hojlund is a real striker, playing very directly," Ten Hag said on Man Utd's homepage on August 5. "Hojlund pressurizes very well, is tall, physical and is essential to the balance of the team. Now besides Marcus Rashford, Hojlund is another player who plays directly and can score many goals."

Before the friendly match against Lens 3-1 at Old Trafford on August 5, Hojlund held Man Utd's red shirt and presented to the audience. He was bought by the "Red Devils" from Atalanta for $ 83 million in upfront fees and $ 11 million in additional fees, and signed a contract until 2028.

According to Ten Hag, Hojlund has great potential and can thrive at Old Trafford. "Now the first thing is that Hojlund has to discover his potential and we will support him," said the Dutch coach. "I'm sure the whole team has been waiting for a player like Hojlund, and they will help him integrate in the dressing room as well as on the pitch. But the most important thing for a player, Hojlund has to prove." .

According to Ten Hag, the 20-year-old striker possesses the qualities that Man Utd need, is to play with desire, determination to score goals, win all games and win titles. He also expects Hojlund to actively exploit the space behind the opponent's defense and catch the ball from midfield. "That was our idea," insisted Ten Hag. "But now we have to put it on the pitch."

Hojlund was born in Copenhagen, Denmark on February 4, 2003, grew up in this city's team before going to Austria to play for Sturm Graz. He scored 12 goals in 21 games for Sturm Graz before joining Atalanta for a fee of $ 19 million in the summer of 2022. Hojlund does not have an impressive goalscoring record, with nine goals in 32 matches in Serie A last season, but was beaten. High price in the ability to choose positions, exploit the space behind the opponent's defense and finish with two feet.

On the day of signing the contract, Hojlund said he was a big fan of Man Utd and always dreamed of stepping out at Old Trafford as a player of the team. The 20-year-old striker is extremely excited to make his dream come true and is determined to repay the club's trust.

"In speaking with Ten Hag, I knew that this environment would be perfect for my growth," Hojlund added. "I am enjoying the opportunity to work with one of the best coaches in the world. Under the guidance and support of Ten Hag, I know I have the potential to achieve great things with my new teammates at the club. this special".

Despite the injury while playing for Atalanta, Hojlund still passed the medical examination. The 20-year-old striker is expected to take a few weeks off, so he is not registered to play against Lens. He also left open the possibility of playing in the opening match of the Premier League season 2023-2024 against Wolves on the evening of August 14.

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