Sky Sports analyst Jamie Redknapp has expressed strong disapproval of Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund following his lackluster performance in the 1-1 draw against Arsenal.
The Danish forward entered the match as a substitute in the second half, yet his contribution was underwhelming, highlighted by a missed golden opportunity to score for the Red Devils.
This season, Hojlund has managed to net only two goals in 23 Premier League appearances for the club.
His performances have faced intense scrutiny, with some fans advocating for his sale or a loan move.
Since transferring from Atalanta in a high-profile deal, the young forward has struggled to secure a consistent spot in the starting lineup.
Both current manager Ruben Amorim and former manager Erik ten Hag have been unable to maximize the striker’s potential.
Redknapp did not hold back in his criticism on Sky Sports, labeling Hojlund as “not good enough.”
He said, as reported by the Daily Mail:
‘He would have been sitting on the bench thinking please give me one of these kinds of chances.
‘He doesn’t get his first touch right, takes it too wide He’s had to open his body up with his left foot and bend it in.
‘It’s just not good enough, it’s too slow. I just don’t understand why he thinks he’s got more time than that. Everything is happening so quickly.’
Fellow pundit Gary Neville joined the conversation and said:
‘It was a bit of a lack of awareness from Rasmus Hojlund not knowing what was happening around him and some great defending from Declan Rice.’
Does Rasmus Hojlund have a future at Man United?
Hojlund had the potential to be the decisive player for his team, and scoring that goal would have significantly enhanced his confidence.
Nevertheless, he has once again demonstrated a lack of consistency necessary for top-level performance, leading to the impression that this stage may be overwhelming for him.
Manchester United is expected to actively seek a new striker during the summer transfer window, which could result in reduced playing time for Hojlund in the future or potentially mark the beginning of his departure from Old Trafford.
The club is contemplating a move for Viktor Gyokeres, a former striker of Amorim, and has also received a substantial boost in their efforts to acquire Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane.