Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund is determined to overcome his injury troubles as he forges ahead in his football career. The 21-year-old recently scored his first Premier League goal of the season, securing a crucial 2-1 victory over Brentford on Saturday.
Hojlund, who faced setbacks at the start of the season due to injuries, expressed his relief at being fit and ready to make an impact on the pitch again. After suffering a hamstring issue in a pre-season friendly against Arsenal in Los Angeles, the Danish international was sidelined for almost two months.
Reflecting on his journey back to match fitness, Hojlund shared, “The injury has been annoying and it was an annoying time to get it, but obviously I feel great now and feel ready to move on. I tried to focus on the fact that I’m very privileged to be a professional footballer.”
The young striker, who transitioned from wearing the number 11 shirt to the number nine this season, spoke about the positive influence of Ruud van Nistelrooy, a former United player turned assistant coach. Hojlund highlighted Van Nistelrooy’s guidance and advice, acknowledging the impact it has had on his game.
Hojlund’s resilience and determination are evident as he aims to contribute more to the team’s success, especially as Manchester United faces upcoming challenges in the Europa League. With a return to European competition against Fenerbahce, Hojlund is focused on continuing to perform and help his team secure victories.
As the Red Devils strive for success in various competitions, Hojlund’s recent goal-scoring form provides a boost of confidence to the team. The young striker emphasised the importance of focusing on winning as a team and highlighted the significance of securing three points in their recent triumph over Brentford.
With his injury woes now in the past, Rasmus Hojlund is eager to make a lasting impact at Manchester United and play a key role in the team’s pursuit of silverware this season.