The Denmark international is set to take the premier league by storm at Old Trafford and he has all the tools to be an instant hit.
Manchester United have patiently waited and now the moment is approaching. Rasmus Hojlund is joined Manchester United in a £72 million ($90m) move from Atalanta. So far he has proven to be a hitman with 3 champions league goals at the moment.
Here are 5 Reasons Why Hojlund Is Better Than Manchester City’s Erling Haaland.
1.) AS DEDICATED AS CRISTIANO
Hojlund has revealed that his footballing role model was Cristiano Ronaldo and his reasons will be music to United fans’ ears. The Dane was introduced to the prolific Portuguese by his United-supporting father Anders and he did not just want his son to marvel at Ronaldo’s hunger and goal prowess. He also wanted him to imitate his dedication.
2.) INVENTION AND AGGRESSION
Hojlund also shown invention, attempting a backheel towards goal when the ball fell behind him and his path was being blocked by Gabriel. Another backheel in the middle of the pitch allowed Casemiro to play in Alejandro Garnacho for what looked to be the winning goal, only for the strike to be deemed fractionally offside. United may have lost the game, but there was plenty of hope for the future. In this article, I will carefully show you why he is better than Norwegian striker, Erling Haaland.
3.) GENETICS AND PHYSICAL GIFTS REMINISCENT OF HAALAND
Although Ronaldo was his idol, Hojlund has been widely compared to Haaland, and not just by himself. It is inevitable. They have similar sounding names, come from northern Europe and have similar physical attributes. Haaland is 6’4″ in height, while Hojlund is 6’3″. Both players have searing pace and are remarkably strong.
The two players also have similar genetics. Haaland’s father Alfie was a Premier League footballer, turning out for Manchester City just like his son, while his mother Gry Marita Braut was a respected heptathlete in her time, including being champion of Norway.
4.) A BIG PRESENCE IN EVERY SENSE
Hojlund’s natural gifts and his ability to hold up play should see him dovetail with his new team-mates. He already appeared to be on a similar wavelength to Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes and Garnacho in his debut against Arsenal and there is hope he will also bring out the best in Rashford.
The England forward finally realised his full potential in a stunning campaign last season, scoring 30 goals in all competitions for the first time in his career.
5.) A STRONG FIRST IMPRESSION
Hojlund only had 23 minutes plus added time to make an impression on United fans and Premier League viewers when he came on against Arsenal but he instantly made his new side look more dangerous and more inventive.
So what do you think, Hojlund still has more to give out, let’s just see how it’s gonna turn out.
