Marcus Rashford Impressed by Manchester United Summer Signing Rasmus Hojlund
Manchester United have made a handful of new signings ahead of the 2023-24 season, and Marcus Rashford has been particularly impressed by Denmark international forward Rasmus Hojlund. The Red Devils forward has said he is ‘super excited’ about the prospect of developing a partnership with his new team-mate.
Rashford on Hojlund
Rashford has been full of praise for Hojlund, telling Premier League Productions: ‘I am honestly super excited about it. At times last year, we were going on counter-attacks and we would just see shirts of other bodies, and usually, the only the cut-back that was on was to Bruno [Fernandes] who was arriving later. Whereas this year, you have to understand the dynamics have changed, so we have spoken to each other and done a little bit of work off the pitch, probably that the coaching staff don’t even know, between [just] me and him.’
The England international is looking forward to developing a partnership with his new team-mate, adding: ‘I just want to understand his game and for him to understand my game as quickly as possible. So far it has been good and we obviously had the unlucky one at Brighton that got disallowed, but then in the following game we’ve got one where we have combined for a goal, so I am very happy for him. I’m sure it is a relationship that will help both players, so I am excited for it, excited for the future and I am also so excited that we have so many games coming up because we have so many opportunities to show who we are.’
Hojlund’s Qualities
Rashford went on to describe Hojlund’s qualities, saying: ‘He is a big, strong, physical lad, he has good finishing abilities. So when the chances do come to him, he will score goals.’
Ten Hag’s Plans
Erik ten Hag has been tasked with building on last season’s third-place Premier League finish and winning United’s first trophy since 2017. The Dutchman has brought in Hojlund, Mason Mount and Andre Onana as well as loan signings Sofyan Amrabat and Sergio Reguilon. He has also decided to bring back free agent Jonny Evans and sign a back-up goalkeeper.
Conclusion
Rashford is clearly excited about the prospect of developing a partnership with Hojlund and it will be interesting to see how the two combine in the coming months. With Ten Hag’s plans starting to take shape, United could be in for an exciting season ahead.