[dubplate warrior]

He is just severely lacking in confidence at the moment, there is a good striker in there. We need to back him up, he will come good once he gets his confidence back.

This is a joke, right?

 

[Zoid]

People who write that he's a good forward? Do you watch football with your eyes closed?

 

[ribad]

worst pl I've ever seen in a top premier league team.

 

[pascell]

He is just severely lacking in confidence at the moment, there is a good striker in there. We need to back him up, he will come good once he gets his confidence back.

That touch he took was terrible, he needed to keep it over to the left of his body to give the defender no chance of recovering. He's not going to last here.

 

[Big Ben Foster]

Yes, there is. Maybe it's hard for some to remember today, but he had a stretch for us when he was scoring every game. He has shown that he can perform well.

So did Jesse Lingard at one point

 

[dubplate warrior]

Yes, there is. Maybe it's hard for some to remember today, but he had a stretch for us when he was scoring every game. He has shown that he can perform well.

You're basing your defence for him over a 6 game period.

He's completely crap, and has so many shortcomings to his game which have nothing to do with confidence, but general deficiencies to his game.

 

[Golden Nugget]

The second chance was a good block, so no complaints.

The first chance he was way too casual.

My biggest annoyance came with the Bruno chance at the end. Originally I thought it was Rasmus running in - but saw it was Collyer. Looking at the replays, Hojlund stood there flat footed, around the penalty spot. As a striker he really needs to be more active and anticipating better. Even if the ball doesn’t drop to you, at least make an effort and make it difficult for them.

 

[Godfather]

The second chance was a good block, so no complaints.

The first chance he was way too casual.

My biggest annoyance came with the Bruno chance at the end. Originally I thought it was Rasmus running in - but saw it was Collyer. Looking at the replays, Hojlund stood there flat footed, around the penalty spot. As a striker he really needs to be more active and anticipating better. Even if the ball doesn’t drop to you, at least make an effort and make it difficult for them.

Yep. He has zero anticipation and instinct.

 

[Pexbo]

dog poo

 

[ThanksBoss26]

Yep. He has zero anticipation and instinct.

I’d agree - he’s definitely lacking there.

 

[TsuWave]

Any chance we could scam Leipzig into taking him plus a few bobbins for Sesko?

 

[Shane88]

Yes, there is. Maybe it's hard for some to remember today, but he had a stretch for us when he was scoring every game. He has shown that he can perform well.

So did Amr Zaki. Remember him?

 

[Waynne]

Didn't catch the game as it was on too early in the morning in my area but gona guess this guy had another stinker.

 

[mav_9me]

Where was he for the last second chance?

Was begging for a tap in after Raya's save and he was nowhere. Not even close.

His football instincts are non existent. Watch him for the build up of that chance, its absolutely appalling.

https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/s/XLqoAqDI4Z

Didn't notice until I saw your post. I am more sympathetic to him than most but this is inexcusable. Not like he was tired. Just unacceptable.

 

[KjaAnd]

https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/s/XLqoAqDI4Z

Didn't notice until I saw your post. I am more sympathetic to him than most but this is inexcusable. Not like he was tired. Just unacceptable.

That really is inexcusable. Thought he looked alright last year but I struggle to see any strengths in his game now.

 

[ron86]

Yes, there is. Maybe it's hard for some to remember today, but he had a stretch for us when he was scoring every game. He has shown that he can perform well.

A 6 or 7 game purple patch doesn't mean that is someone's default level when we have a much larger sample size. Even when he scored a few plenty of people still said at best he was a poor man's lukaku and his all round game was nowhere near top level

 

[henrysquire]

Awful striker showed zero desire to get in the action.

 

[#07]

When Casemiro put him through he just had to take the snap shot. If he couldn't, at the very least he should get his body in front of Rice and get clattered for a penalty.

I like him but I'm not going to keep excusing him. Low confidence or not.

 

[GazTheLegend]

The second chance was a good block, so no complaints.

The first chance he was way too casual.

My biggest annoyance came with the Bruno chance at the end. Originally I thought it was Rasmus running in - but saw it was Collyer. Looking at the replays, Hojlund stood there flat footed, around the penalty spot. As a striker he really needs to be more active and anticipating better. Even if the ball doesn’t drop to you, at least make an effort and make it difficult for them.

Just watched this and if you just watch Hojlund's movement it's absolutely maddening. Doesn't bother anticipating a ball into the box, when it's pinging around and could be anyone's he just . . . stands there.

That's not just confidence that's desire. He thinks players should be putting the ball on a plate for him, he's not making his own fortune. I have had some sympathy for Rasmus this season, sometimes his frustration with his teammates has been understandable, but it's a two way street - if he doesn't bother making the runs or anticipate anything then we might as well play Chido Obi every match from now on. Obi was a real handful against Fulham too.

 

[Zlatan 7]

His head has gone. Before at least you could tell he was trying but today he didn't challenge, didn't press and the non-shot was just the final straw. His form and confidence is just grim.

This is what irked me so much. Five yards from their centre backs but allowing them to get their head up and play easy passes while he jogged around near them giving pretend effort.

He’s been shit and not scored for 3 months, on for ten minutes at home against Arsenal and you can’t sprint to close someone down? Shameful.

Not even worth mentioning his misses, I don’t often shout at the tele these days but he pissed me off today

 

[Redstain]

He's the worst striker in the league by some distance. It's almost laughable how bad he is. As already stated he scored the majority of his goals last season in one month. This hope of him blossoming into some seasoned striker is a fading aspiration.

 

[Denis79]

Just watched this and if you just watch Hojlund's movement it's absolutely maddening. Doesn't bother anticipating a ball into the box, when it's pinging around and could be anyone's he just . . . stands there.

That's not just confidence that's desire. He thinks players should be putting the ball on a plate for him, he's not making his own fortune. I have had some sympathy for Rasmus this season, sometimes his frustration with his teammates has been understandable, but it's a two way street - if he doesn't bother making the runs or anticipate anything then we might as well play Chido Obi every match from now on. Obi was a real handful against Fulham too.

Obi is a better footballer even if he is 5 years younger.

 

[AndySmith1990]

Yes, there is. Maybe it's hard for some to remember today, but he had a stretch for us when he was scoring every game. He has shown that he can perform well.

Nonsense like this has been said about so many crap players and managers since Fergie left. People will point out small periods where player/manager wasn't completely crap, as if that makes up for the other 90% where they stunk the place out

 

[Rockets Redglare]

That really is inexcusable. Thought he looked alright last year but I struggle to see any strengths in his game now.

I didn’t pay attention to him until now but he can get fecked. That’s disgraceful for a number 9.

 

[Marwood]

Yeah a poor cameo for him that.

Pretending to challenge for headers has to stop as well.

 

[DWelbz19]

There’s a reason why he’s the very bottom percentile for shots per 90. Mitigate it with confidence, system, lack of service etc… — the guy just doesn’t sniff out chances. He doesn’t get it upfront.

 

[dannyrhinos89]

By far the worst striker in the league.

Should be first out the door in the summer.

 

[Real Madras]

Does anyone think, once he gets that goal, they will start flowing?

 

[Denis79]

Does anyone think, once he gets that goal, they will start flowing?

Nah, he has a bit too many flaws in his game to become a top player. This isn't just a confidence issue.

 

[GazTheLegend]

Does anyone think, once he gets that goal, they will start flowing?

No. I think everyone here WANTS to be wrong, but he's played 23 games for us in the Premier League and scored two goals. We can't keep blaming every other footballer in the team. At some point you have to ask is that good enough for a number 9 at Manchester United.

 

[LDUred]

Wouldn't be a bad idea to loan him out to the Eredivisie or Bundesliga.

If he finds form, he comes back; if he does alright, he moves on.

But if he continues in this run of form then there will be no one coming in for him.

 

[Zico1982]

Right now he is probably one of the worst strikers in the PL but a year ago, he was on the brink of making his big breakthrough. WtF has happened since then?
Rasmus has big potential, but in 2025 he has just been annoying to watch. I hope he gets his mojo back soon.

 

[Red00012]

He is pure crap

I mean we shouldnt insult our players like this but I can’t argue with your post.
His 1st touch for that “chance” was septic. Basically went from Rice not getting near it to telling him to slide in and win the ball

 

[Red00012]

He is just severely lacking in confidence at the moment, there is a good striker in there. We need to back him up, he will come good once he gets his confidence back.

Unfortunately this is much more than lacking in confidence

 

[Strangest Tribe]

He is just severely lacking in confidence at the moment, there is a good striker in there. We need to back him up, he will come good once he gets his confidence back.

Is it a full moon tonight?

 

[Bobski]

Even with his goals last season there were very few games he looked like an above average PL striker in the making. His goal total ended up being quite good for a first season but his actual footballing performances were a long way off what were needed. This is not a discussion purely from this season, his limitations were obvious last year as well.

He has played 80 games for Utd now, how many has he really looked a good footballer out of that lot? Is it even 10? He has been terrible/anonymous in the majority of his games

 

[Cathy Ferguson]

Even with his goals last season there were very few games he looked like an above average PL striker in the making. His goal total ended up being quite good for a first season but his actual footballing performances were a long way off what were needed. This is not a discussion purely from this season, his limitations were obvious last year as well.

He has played 80 games for Utd now, how many has he really looked a good footballer out of that lot? Is it even 10? He has been terrible/anonymous in the majority of his games

He looked decent in the EL since it is his level. He lacks so many basic qualities to be a top PL player. Our scouts are terrible.

 

[The Hilton]

Severely lacking in any real striking instincts, and doesn't come close to making up for it with the rest of his game.

 

[Marwood]

Wouldn't be a bad idea to loan him out to the Eredivisie or Bundesliga.

If he finds form, he comes back; if he does alright, he moves on.

But if he continues in this run of form then there will be no one coming in for him.

It's absolutely what should happen.

This move to United has come way too early for him. As it would for the vast majority of strikers his age when signed.

 

[HackeyC]

When Casemiro put him through he just had to take the snap shot. If he couldn't, at the very least he should get his body in front of Rice and get clattered for a penalty.

I like him but I'm not going to keep excusing him. Low confidence or not.

I thought the same, striker 101 is to cut across the defender and you either get space to shoot or get clipped