‘He was really good and the best for Manchester United right now’ – Erling Haaland offers advice to Man Utd’s Rasmus Hojlund for his performance recently

Erling Haaland, reflecting on his inaugural season in the Premier League, expresses satisfaction with his performance thus far. He extends encouragement to Rasmus Hojlund, a fellow Scandinavian striker and competitor at Manchester United, urging him to strive for continual improvement.
Despite a slow start, Hojlund is starting to exhibit promise for Manchester United. Haaland currently leads the Premier League in goals scored, boasting an impressive tally of 18, further solidifying his reputation as a prolific scorer with 54 goals in 57 league appearances for Manchester City.
Following his first goal on Boxing Day, Hojlund has demonstrated consistency by scoring in six consecutive Premier League matches. His absence in Sunday’s Etihad derby was keenly felt by United, underlining his importance to the team.
While Hojlund’s introduction to the derby back in October at Old Trafford resulted in a penalty after a VAR review for holding Rodri, Haaland, the Norwegian coach, acknowledges the potential and skill of the Danish striker. Despite disparities in their goal-scoring records and expectations, comparisons between the two strikers have arisen throughout the season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s pursuit of Haaland for Manchester United in January 2020 is well-documented, though the striker opted to join Borussia Dortmund instead. Despite persistent speculation linking Haaland to a move to United, he now finds himself leading Manchester City’s quest for a treble, aware of the pressure Hojlund faces as the focal point for United’s goal-scoring aspirations.
Reflecting on Hojlund’s progress, Haaland acknowledges the challenges the young striker faced initially but notes the significant improvement in his performance. Drawing from their encounter on the pitch, Haaland emphasizes the shared journey of youth and the necessity for continuous growth. As a pivotal figure in Manchester United’s attacking lineup, Haaland underscores Hojlund’s responsibility to deliver goals for the team’s success.