Rasmus Hojlund endured a difficult spell without scoring, but on Sunday night at the King Power Stadium, the Danish forward finally found the net again.
His right-footed strike against Leicester City ended a frustrating 21-game drought, sending a wave of relief through the United camp.
Rasmus Hojlund explained that it wasn’t quite the same as his first Premier League goal, but the significance was clear.
“I don’t think it was like the first time when I scored against Aston Villa, but obviously I was very happy and still am,” Hojlund admitted.
“I see it as a good step on the way, but I just want to keep improving and keep being better.”
His struggles this season have been evident, but the 22-year-old is determined to push forward.
“I know I’m not finished, the article or what you say over here, but I just want to keep going and keep becoming even better, and I’m sure I’ll get even better and score even more goals if I just focus on that.”
While goals define a striker, Hojlund insists his role is about more than just finishing chances.
“He wants me to stretch the pitch.
“I think that’s quite obvious.
“Get me into the channels and keep the centre-backs occupied,” he said, discussing Ruben Amorim’s tactical approach.
“That’s what I’m trying to do.
“I think I got a good amount of speed and that’s what I’m here for.”
The stats underline his struggles—just 21 shots in 21 games before breaking his drought—but Hojlund remains confident that things are clicking into place.
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“I think it comes down to my performances as well.
“I think I’ve not been on top of my game as I wanted to, and we’re still adapting to a new system and some new positions,” he admitted.
“But I think I’ve been growing into it lately and starting to look a bit better.
“Just happy to get on a score sheet today and I’m sure they will come more now.”
The understanding with his teammates is improving too, and Hojlund believes that will only help him thrive.
“I think we’re starting to get a bit more connection between myself and the players, and then starting to understand what my qualities are even more, and playing to them as well.
“I’m developing and understanding their qualities as well, and that’s what the manager wants.
“He wants us to play to our strengths, and now we’re starting to find each other even better.”
One of those growing partnerships is with Joshua Zirkzee, who has adapted well to a deeper role under Amorim.
“We didn’t get to play too much together in the beginning of the season, but now he’s starting to play in a different sort of role or position and he can still do the other part, but playing together with him is very nice,” Rasmus Hojlund said.
“He’s a lovely lad and I think competition is a good thing, but I think we also support each other’s qualities very well.”
Rasmus Hojlund has silenced the doubters for now, and with confidence returning, he is determined to build on this moment.
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Source: Centred Devils
