Manchester United newbie Rasmus Hojlund is turning head left, right and centre after pulling off a stunning goal in Denmark training.
The 20-year-old striker, who joined the Red Devils this summer for a staggering £72 million from Atalanta, is yet to prove his mettle in the Premier League. However, his impressive scoring spree in Europe, with three goals already to his name, shows just how quickly he is adapting to the Red Devils.
Hojlund's time with the Danish national team seems to be providing him with the much-needed confidence boost. The young forward has already netted six times in just eight matches for Denmark and looks set to increase his tally in the upcoming fixtures against Kazakhstan and San Marino.
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A video clip of Hojlund scoring an belter during a training session has gone viral (via the Express), indicating that he's all geared up to add more goals to his international tally. In the clip, Hojlund can be seen skillfully controlling a pass while being marked by Brentford's Christian Norgaard.
He then surprises everyone by sending the ball sailing into the top corner with a backheel flick. The audacious goal was met with cheers from the coaches and applause for Hojlund's unmistakable talent.
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However, Hojlund's journey at Old Trafford hasn't been smooth sailing. He joined amid turbulent times, with manager Erik ten Hag grappling with several disruptive issues in his second season at the club.
This includes a public fallout with Jadon Sancho that led to the winger being sidelined from first-team training. The unrest within the club has had its impact on the pitch as well, with United suffering five losses in their last seven games before securing a narrow victory over Brentford last weekend.
Despite Hojlund's yet-to-unfold Premier League story, his team-mate and fellow countryman Christian Eriksen remains confident about his prospects. Eriksen, who has been mentoring Hojlund at Manchester United, praised the young striker in a chat with the club's official website. He said: "I think Rasmus has been a wise purchase. He fits into the squad, understands the coach's ideas and works hard."
With all eyes on Hojlund, it remains to be seen how he will leverage his current form and confidence when he returns to Old Trafford after the international break.
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