I mean, Weghorst couldn’t score but at least his all round play was much better.
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Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) discuss United's fantastic win away against Athletic Club in the semi-final of the Europa League.
They also pick out the positives of United's 4-3 loss away at Brentford, and Nik reviews a day out at Old Trafford watching Manchester United Women qualify for the Champions League.
Yeah, absolutely. Maybe it’s been there all along as of late and I just haven’t been noticing, but today I finally saw it and it did make me feel sorry for him.
I actually didn't think he did much wrong today, except for where he should have played Mainoo in after some great solo play. Some good runs, some nice bringing players into play. Problem is, he can't even buy a goal at the moment, and it looks like a bit of his pace might be gone? Either way, bereft of confidence, given up, it just don't look all that great, feel sorry for him really.
Please don't let him be our starter next season
Holjund is definitely the worst Man Utd striker in the modern Utd history. He has nothing to offer and we payed 70 million for him. It's funny how we thought that Ronaldo was the problem but he bagged 25 goals in his only full season.
We are still trying to find a proper replacement for Ronaldo, two and a half years later. We brought Weghorst, Holjund and Zirkzee as replacements for Ronaldo. We brought Onana for De Gea. Only United can do those kind of things.
We are still trying to find a proper replacement for Ronaldo, two and a half years later. We brought Weghorst, Holjund and Zirkzee as replacements for Ronaldo. We brought Onana for De Gea. Only United can do those kind of things.
Weghorst got into the right places a hell of a lot more than Hojlund does, it just wouldn't go in for him. As indicative of our current squad quality as it is, if Wout was still here he'd be a far superior option than Hojlund.
His movement for a striker is some of the worst I've seen.
The notion earlier this season that he doesn't get service has gone out the window now, many good crosses in the right areas went into the box today, and he was nowhere near any.
He simply doesn't have the killer instinct which all quality strikers have.
Sell him in summer.
The notion earlier this season that he doesn't get service has gone out the window now, many good crosses in the right areas went into the box today, and he was nowhere near any.
He simply doesn't have the killer instinct which all quality strikers have.
Sell him in summer.
That's a low bar. He did a good few things wrong. He's always a millimetre from the ball across the front of goal (it's not bad luck, it's extremely poor anticipation), the Kobbie no pass, and some of the poor touches and misplaced passes when the ball was played into him were annoying.
Chido comes in, looks half his weight, and is able to control it when the ball is fizzed his way every single time even when battling with defenders. It was a stark difference, and I don't even think Chido is all that just yet
8 more games (potentially) and we (hopefully) never have to see him play again
Pound for pound, the worst signing in our history. Thanks EtH
Pound for pound, the worst signing in our history. Thanks EtH
When people are saying they prefer Wout that's when you know how bad he's been.
Atalanta must be pissing themselves that we gave them 70 million. Hopefully there's a team in Italy that will take him back.
Atalanta must be pissing themselves that we gave them 70 million. Hopefully there's a team in Italy that will take him back.
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Hojlund being shite does not mean that Wout was better or even good. I'm going to go against the grain here and say that I like my strikers to actually score goals. That's the whole reason for their being. A striker who doesn't score goals is just as useful as a celibate hooker.
Don't think anyone wants one that doesn't so hardly going against the grain. People who are saying they'd prefer Wout just highlights how shite Hojlund is at the moment. Genuinely can't remember much about Wout but at least you could pump a ball up to him and he'd at least try to win it.
I remember him well. He ran around a lot and offered very little in an attacking sense. He scored a grand total of zero league goals after scoring 2 in the league for Burnley the season before. He was a bizarre signing that didn't really do anything for us and didn't improve our attack. Symptomatic of our careless attitude in the transfer market.
Agreed. Although he was a end of season loan and we got rid after it ended hardly broke the budget on him. Hojlund on the other hand cost the same/more than the value of quite a few very good strikers about and we're probably stuck with him for awhile.
Unfortunately the bar is that low at this point.
However, I thought Chido did well immediately after coming but was mostly non existant at the end, which is fair.
It's a shame, I really really wanted it to work out for him here, and I thought he'd kick on after his decent first season. His runs were decent in his first season, looked like he had blistering pace. It's just all gone, not sure how he recovers it, but I don't see us being able to recoup any semblance of money this summer either.
Still think the best option is to get a seasoned forward in like Osimhen, and see how Hojlund and Chido Obi develop behind him, which, lets be honest, is what should have happened with Hojlund in the first place. Then if he still is bad then go next summer. Either that or loan with obligation this summer.
I think signing Liam Delap as a replacement is just not a good option either because he's just as inexperienced as Hojlund and if we're stuck with him and Chido Obi upfront, with the odd Zirzkee cameo, we'll be lamenting goals again next season.
72 million down the drain
Hojlund scoreless again
We need to offload him in the summer, even at a loss. I was trying to think of a bigger waste of money since Fergie and I can’t.
Hojlund scoreless again
We need to offload him in the summer, even at a loss. I was trying to think of a bigger waste of money since Fergie and I can’t.
The most embarrassing thing is he started doing that trademark thumbs down celebration earlier in the season and he's only gotten to do it about 3 times 
Moves like he has a semi?
Hojlund is 22 years old. While he's still young I feel quite confident in predicting he won't develop into a world class striker. Regardless of who he's learning from.
I agree we need an experienced striker but ditch Hojlund asap. Focus on academy prospects instead.
Looks half the player he did last season. Not the coaches fault, no?
I don't even want him as a sub striker next season. Sell or loan. Feel like he needs a new start somewhere else.
Only managed to see the first half but there must have been about 3-4 really good crosses into the right areas and he wasn't near any of them. It's like he doesn't have the instinct to poach a goal. So frustrating
A £72 million Kasper Dolberg
Weghorst was a far better player for us. I think Radmus needs a move abroad, just like Antony did.
He looks exactly the same
his age was always a poor excuse. I've seen Aguero at 18 and Tevez at 20. you can easily tell what type of striker someone is.
Hojlund was always limited and basic, it was obvious from the start. he could only become more experienced, but it was never reasonable to expect drastic improvement in technique or style. he is permanently raw.
Zirk is 1 year older than him. Hojlund won't be as good at basics in season 2025/26.
Hojlund was always limited and basic, it was obvious from the start. he could only become more experienced, but it was never reasonable to expect drastic improvement in technique or style. he is permanently raw.
Zirk is 1 year older than him. Hojlund won't be as good at basics in season 2025/26.
Anyone involved in this signing should be sacked frankly. £64m
Weghorst was a shite striker too, but he at least got himself involved in the game.
People often joke about playing with 10 men to emphasise how bad a player is, but Hojlund is the only United player I've ever seen who makes me think we'd be no worse off playing with 10 men.
Best thread after a loss. I think in the last few games he has been better in possession, compared to the extremely low bar he has set by constantly giving the ball away in previous games. But it's still not nearly enough or what we need from a striker. Ideally we need someone that reaches chances in the box, but is also dangerous with the ball at their feet. Højlund does neither.
I actually hope for Højlund's sake that he finds a different club in the summer. I don't see a reason he couldn't be relatively effective for the right team in Serie A, Bundesliga or whatever. Doesn't work here though.
I actually hope for Højlund's sake that he finds a different club in the summer. I don't see a reason he couldn't be relatively effective for the right team in Serie A, Bundesliga or whatever. Doesn't work here though.
Quite sure they all have beenAnyone involved in this signing should be sacked frankly. £64m
30 league appearances last season and 10 goals
28 this season and 3 goals.
He might look at shite this season but at least ETH could get a bit more from him.
Another player who’s regressed under Amorim’s coaching and system.
What’s to say he won’t do a similar job on the next CF?
It's worth remembering that ETH also managed us part of this season. In fact, he managed us exactly one third of the Premier League games we have played so far (11/33), and Højlund got exactly one third of his league goals in those games (1/3).
6 of those league goals were scored in 6 consecutive matches though, which now seems to have been a freak career event for an average striker, rather than something that was ever reflective of the sort of player he is.
Similar has happened in the past with loads of average strikers.
Absolute rot, he had a decent conversion rate last season, looked stronger and faster. Now he’s bereft of confidence and struggling with the pressure, so there’s a pile on him going on. This seasons Harry Maguire.
Had some decent link up play today and held the ball up well, best he’s played in a long time, but got nowhere near scoring.
It is what it is...just need to play the season out and keep him as fresh as possible for Europa.
Decent conversation rate is a bit strong, I wouldn't go that far.
An outlier 5 game run where everything he hit went in doesn't prove anything about any coaching or 'system'.
He was terrible before and after it under Ten Hag.
The level to which I think this guy is holding us back is ridiculous to be honest. We'll see next season hopefully if we buy a CF, but I think the change will be drastic with just a CF.
Career freak event? He's 22 years old.