Man Utd players criticized for Rasmus Hojlund treatment

The newly-signed striker is yet to score his first goal in the Premier League.

Ruud Gullit believes Manchester United players are not doing enough to get Rasmus Hojlund on the scoresheet.

Since completing his £72m move to Man Utd, Hojlund has scored three Champions League goals. However, he hasn’t been able to find the back of the net in the Premier League.

The Danish star made his sixth league appearance for the Red Devils when they defeated Sheffield United 2-1 on Saturday. Speaking about Hojlund’s performance, Gullit told Premier League Productions: “I still think you have to get your striker on the scoresheet.

“Because if he gets on the scoresheet he gets confidence, then also the rest are looking for him all the time. They don’t look for him as much. And he’s in areas where you can have a look at him.”

Man Utd have been struggling for attacking consistency so far this season, scoring only 11 goals in their first nine matches of the campaign. Having a confident striker could be vital for Erik ten Hag’s side to improve their place on the league table.

Gullit added: “You know strikers, they’re selfish, they need to score goals. If he’s happy in the team that makes a huge difference for the rest.”