{"id":294327,"date":"2023-11-06T05:24:12","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T05:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/?p=294327"},"modified":"2023-11-06T05:24:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T05:24:12","slug":"rasmus-hojlund-strop-highlights-major-man-utd-issue-that-made-players-cry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/soccer\/rasmus-hojlund-strop-highlights-major-man-utd-issue-that-made-players-cry\/","title":{"rendered":"Rasmus Hojlund strop highlights major Man Utd issue that \u2018made players cry\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fulham 0-1 Man Utd: Match review<\/h3>\n

Rasmus Hojlund fumed as Erik ten Hag withdrew him while Manchester United searched for the winner in Saturday’s clash with Fulham, extending his wait for a Premier League goal. But Rio Ferdinand believes the 20-year-old Dane isn’t to blame for his early struggles, focusing attention towards Ten Hag’s system.<\/p>\n

United splashed \u00a372million to sign Hojlund from Atalanta in the summer, but he is yet to find the net in eight league games. All three of his strikes have come in the Champions League.<\/p>\n

Hojlund has cut a frustrated figure on the numerous occasions he’s left the pitch while United have been hunting a goal this season. His usual replacement, Anthony Martial, has rarely boosted threat levels.<\/p>\n

He couldn’t contain his anger at Craven Cottage with the game finely balanced at 0-0, shouting at the bench before slouching in his seat with a face of thunder.<\/p>\n

Bruno Fernandes’ stoppage-time winner ultimately made for a joyous trip to west London, but Hojlund’s lack of service in the 1-0 triumph is a significant issue Ten Hag must solve.<\/p>\n

And Ferdinand has suggested the Dutchman needs to tweak his attacking approach to play to Hojlund’s strengths, given he currently opts for two wingers whose natural instinct is to shoot.<\/p>\n

“He’s [Ten Hag’s] invested in a player we’re not seeing the best of. His best attributes are not being seen because the team aren’t playing to his strengths,” Ferdinand told TNT Sports.<\/p>\n

Click <\/strong>here<\/strong> to join our Man Utd WhatsApp community to be the first to receive breaking and exclusive Red Devils news.<\/strong><\/p>\n

READ MORE <\/strong> Anthony Martial \u2018stormed down tunnel\u2019 after Fulham win to spark away fan fury[REPORT] <\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

“He [Ten Hag] said in his press conferences, ‘We want to play a bit more direct with players like Hojlund and Rashford who can play on the counter’. [But] too many times they get wide, and the quality is nowhere near good enough.<\/p>\n

“Antony doesn’t want to cross it. His first instinct is to see what he can do for himself. Marcus is more of a striker who wants to get on the end of things and see if he can finish.<\/p>\n

“When he’s making his movements the ball is being delayed and isn’t coming into the areas. He made one fantastic run in the first half and he was screaming for the ball and it ended up being a bad cross from Garnacho.”<\/p>\n

Ferdinand played with almighty characters at United, including Ruud van Nistelrooy, one of the finest strikers in Premier League history.<\/p>\n