Hojlund finally works out problem after being told to confront Man Utd team-mate

Rasmus Hojlund is finally finding his goal-scoring rhythm at Manchester United, but he’s largely doing it on his own.

Despite the presence of attacking talents like Antony, Marcus Rashford, and Alejandro Garnacho, Hojlund has had to rely on his instincts to score goals.

While ideally, he would benefit from better link-up play with his fellow forwards, recent performances have shown that his goals are coming without much assistance from them. This has been a point of concern raised by pundits, especially after former United assistant coach Rene Meulensteen criticized Antony and Garnacho for not providing enough service to Hojlund.

Meulensteen highlighted a lack of intention from the wingers to link up with Hojlund, instead preferring to create chances for themselves. This imbalance, both offensively and defensively, has been a recurring issue for United in several games.

Pundit Chris Sutton also pointed out Antony’s role in Hojlund’s early struggles, emphasizing the lack of understanding between Hojlund and the wide players on how to create scoring opportunities.

Hoijlund’s struggles with service were evident in December’s defeat to Bournemouth, with Ian Wright even suggesting he confront right-back Diogo Dalot for poor service.

However, Hojlund’s recent form, with five goals in his last five league games, suggests that he is finding ways to score despite these challenges. If he can maintain this form, it could be seen as a successful debut season for the 21-year-old.