That was a terrible penalty.
Two more goals today though. He'll likely get more than 20 for the season in all competitions which is a good return.
Rasmus Hojlund | Napoli
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That was a terrible penalty.
Two more goals today though. He'll likely get more than 20 for the season in all competitions which is a good return.
Shite penalty but he played well overall. Especially as Napoli went down to 10 men and McTominay picked up an injury.
This thread is silent when he serves up week after week of rubbish
Yeah luckily the keepers hand was too weak to keep it out, terrible penalty.
What’s the point of this post, in fairness? Is anyone saying it was a mistake letting him go? Haven’t kept up with the thread so I’m genuinely asking?
I just think most are happy seeing him do well. Seemed a decent lad, seemed to love the club but ultimately just not good enough to lead the line for us. Wish him well and hope Napoli make the UCL so we get paid.
Exactly this.
Seems a nice lad, you could never question his work ethic. Just wasn't good enough here but that's not something to dislike him for.
Him scoring loads at Napoli increases the chance they buy him and we make some money back. Good to see him doing well over there.
I'm joking here but kind of curious, did Hojlund play better after/because (heh) McTominay went off?
How has their midfield been in providing and playing behind him after KDB's injury?
Agreed on all of the above.
Seemed to be a really nice lad, gave his best. Ultimately wilted under the pressure, and there's no shame in that. It became quite painful to see him on the pitch last season (as it was for many of them it has to be said). Team mates just completely ignoring him... falling over whilst trying to wrestle every CB. It was like playing with 10 men off the bat at times and he needed to be puled out of the firing line. He should have never been the senior striker but the fee made it almost assumed he would be.
Didn't like his snarky post after winning the cup with Napoli.
Get what we can and move on.
Definitely.
Seconded
Amen
Napoli now back to 3rd, which is good to see.
The fee we put on him is a fair price for his age, if Napoli don't buy another team will.
I expect Napoli will trigger the option regardless.
He played well throughout. A few things to consider because his form has been poor, he has started almost every game for months now. He has looked dead on his feet a few times. His backup Lucca has been sent to Forest (scored yesterday for them). Lukaku isn't fit enough for 15 minutes yet.
The midfield has been decimated because injuries in midfield have been (and still all out) De Bruyne, Gilmour, Anguissa. They've started McTominay and Lobotka 3 times a week since December with mostly a wide player in Elmas having to play centre midfield.
So the creativity was meant to come from the wings but Neres picked up a long term injury, Noa Lang was loaned out to Galatasaray, Politano is injured.
Napoli's shining light has Vergara who played in Serie B last season but that's only been for about 4 games.
There's been a lot against Hojlund. Has had the hard task of playing 90 minutes every game with everyone around him dropping like flies. McTominay might be another one injured and Di Lorenzo will also face some time out
If I'm honest, I don't even know how they're managing to score goals with everyone creative being out. McTominay was playing a man possessed tonight but was unfortunately injured.
Very good post. KdB and Neres are sorely missed. McT has been exceptionally good in january. Rasmus has understandibly looked knackered at times in the last weeks. He is up to shared second in the top scorer list in the Serie A at 8 goals now though with (17 goals overall for club and country in all competitions - exactly like Bruno - 12 for the club and 5 for his national team). He is also second in conversion rate and shot accuracy in Italy. Rasmus is not a different player and he still has his flaws. He is just maturing.He played well throughout. A few things to consider because his form has been poor, he has started almost every game for months now. He has looked dead on his feet a few times. His backup Lucca has been sent to Forest (scored yesterday for them). Lukaku isn't fit enough for 15 minutes yet.
The midfield has been decimated because injuries in midfield have been (and still all out) De Bruyne, Gilmour, Anguissa. They've started McTominay and Lobotka 3 times a week since December with mostly a wide player in Elmas having to play centre midfield.
So the creativity was meant to come from the wings but Neres picked up a long term injury, Noa Lang was loaned out to Galatasaray, Politano is injured.
Napoli's shining light has Vergara who played in Serie B last season but that's only been for about 4 games.
There's been a lot against Hojlund. Has had the hard task of playing 90 minutes every game with everyone around him dropping like flies. McTominay might be another one injured and Di Lorenzo will also face some time out
If I'm honest, I don't even know how they're managing to score goals with everyone creative being out. McTominay was playing a man possessed tonight but was unfortunately injured.
Better than zikzee
He's having a steady season and growing but I don't get the Bruno comparison, one is playing up front and the other has mostly been used as a deep midfielder up to now?
My nephew worked a function for the United players a year or so ago, said Hojlund was the nicest of the bunch and just seemed a good bloke.
The only comparison is meant to be the goal tally. It is simply a funny coincidence. Both are top scorers for their clubs, and both have 12 for club and 5 for country.
Why would it be active? It will just get bumped with any goals.
‘Guys, posting to let you all know he didn’t play well today’
@ron86 and btw....... He doesn´t really serve rubbish week after week this season. The question remains. Is he good enough for United (if Napoli somehow does not qualify fir the CL?)
My take. In his first season he was. Last season he wasn´t. This season he would help us.
My take. In his first season he was. Last season he wasn´t. This season he would help us.
Not sure why but I thought they were top of the league. Let's hope they get CL but then again I suppose if he gets close to 20 goals in all comps then they would go ahead with the signing regardless.
No I dont think he is. His all round game still looks really poor at napoli, he still struggles to get shots off, stuggles to get involved and has long goalless spells with his goals in purple patches. Me and many others also thought he wasnt good enough in his 1st season, he started poorly in the league, had a purple patch then ended the season poorly. Lots of people said his all round game needed to improve in season 2 and it didn't. Hes a nice kid but not good enough for a top 4 premier league side
Well Zirkzee isn't exactly a striker. But I would disagree with that statement. Zirkzee was putting in good performances last season before he got injured.
Could he be a backup to Sesko next year??
We will likely let Zirkzee go so will need a backup striker (even if we play mbuemo/cunha upfront most of the times)
We will likely let Zirkzee go so will need a backup striker (even if we play mbuemo/cunha upfront most of the times)
I would much prefer to bring in an experienced player who could help Sesko in training. I think the only way Hojlund improves is by playing a lot.
Sesko isn't even starting currently. He needs no backup. We already struggle to fit in Mbeumo and Cunha unless we play them at CF, so if we are looking to have another attacker in the squad, it should be a left winger. We should take the money for Hojlund.
The league is just not very good, no matter how he does this season, he needs to be sold.
McTominay won Serie A player of the season, which says it all. McTominay is a good player but not that good, the league is a massive step down compared to the PL, lets be real.
McTominay won Serie A player of the season, which says it all. McTominay is a good player but not that good, the league is a massive step down compared to the PL, lets be real.
McT would never win PL Player of the year, but less can do it. The Serie A is the second best league in the world, so it cannot be that bad. McT and Rasmus were not used to their strengths at United. They are at Napoli, and both would do good here under Carrick. Some of you does not agree. That is ok.
Agree. And it doesn’t look like Zirkzee fits into Carrick’s style. Too slow for a striker or winger. He might be a good no 10 but won’t be first, second or even third choice there. Rasmus might have a better chance as a striker, at least second choice to Sesko, if we ever play with a striker.
No he wasn't.
This thread is very active when he’s not been great. There are equal number of people in here who want to be proven right and wrong.
Am i right in saying they have no choice in the matter if they secure CL football?
Yes he was! Zirkzee had more overall impact on games than Hojlund while not having as many goals as him.
Højlund
23 starts
9 subs
32 games total
10 goals
2 assists
167 minutes per goal contribution
365 times he fell on his ass
0 nutmegs on Saliba
Zirkzee
14 starts
18 subs
32 games total
7 goals
2 assists
140 minutes per goal contribution
10 times he fell on his ass
2 nutmegs on Saliba
If you take into account that Hojlund offered nothing in build up play, lost the ball under pressure nearly every time and really doesn't offer much in tight spaces. It would be a huge stretch to say he was better last season that Zirkzee.
I’d prefer someone more experienced who can take the pressure off Sesko and who he can maybe learn from (thinking someone like Welbeck). We also spent a pretty penny on Hojlund and he’s young, so probably best he develops elsewhere and we get some cash back to reinvest.
Jimenez I reckon. Free, short term option and will be happy being 3rd choice and still banging then in for Fulham.
I wouldn’t mind Rasmus back, he’d likely quite suit this style of football better and do ok but I doubt he’d be happy being 2nd/3rd choice.
It really isn't.
Hopefully he keeps scoring then
Hojlund, Antony, and Garnacho. Don't miss any of them.
Getting rid of these players is something I am happy to give the club credit for.
Getting rid of these players is something I am happy to give the club credit for.
The thing is, when he came up against Premier League opposition this season in the CL I saw everything I needed to see - ineffective, terrible hold up play, nudged off the ball easily.
He can score 50 goals in Italy and he still won’t be good enough for this league with such basic essentials missing.
He can score 50 goals in Italy and he still won’t be good enough for this league with such basic essentials missing.