Ten Hag Backs Hojlund To Go On Scoring Spree After Ending Goal Drought
Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag has backed Rasmus Hojlund to go on a scoring run after finally breaking his Premier League duck.
Hojlund struck the winning goal as Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Aston Villa 3-2 at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
Despite registering five goals in six appearances in the UEFA Champions League, Hojlund was yet to find the back of the net in his first 14 games in the top flight.
The big-money summer signing from Atalanta was clearly delighted with his first Premier League strike and Ten Hag has backed him to score more regularly.
“Of course I’ve had several talks with him and every time I’ve pointed out he has scored for Denmark a lot, he has scored in the Champions League, he has demonstrated his ability so you can do it, believe,” Ten Hag said of the 20-year-old Dane.
“I’m sure now he has the first goal he will score more…
“When a striker doesn’t score it’s a problem but he has a strong character, he is so solid, determined. He has a big personality. I think this is what a striker needs. When you keep investing, the goals will come.”
Ten Hag's side are back in action this weekend against Nottingham Forest.
