Erik Ten Hag Unveils Strategy to Break Rasmus Hojlund’s Goal Drought

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Hojlund, who joined the Red Devils from Atalanta with a summer transfer fee starting at £64m (potentially reaching £72m with add-ons), shone as a standout performer during United’s disappointing Champions League run, scoring five goals in six games.

However, despite this success in European competition, the Denmark international has struggled to break his goal drought in the Premier League, remaining scoreless in his 13 appearances.

Hojlund’s opportunity to break his goal drought arises this Saturday as United faces West Ham. Ten Hag, speaking at the pre-match press conference, remains unfazed by the striker’s scoring struggles, emphasizing a collective effort to generate goals and chances.

“We’re open, and he’s open. His mentality is excellent,” Ten Hag stated, highlighting the team’s diverse attacking options, including Rashford, Garnacho, Antony, Fernandes, and McTominay.

The manager underscores the importance of collaboration and balance to enhance the goal-scoring opportunities.

“We can definitely improve as a group. It’s not just about one player; it involves all of us,” says Ten Hag, emphasizing a philosophy of attacking with all 11 players. The focus is on refining movement, decision-making, and clinical finishing.

Despite Hojlund’s goal drought, Ten Hag remains optimistic, citing the team’s best chance at Liverpool as evidence.

United’s overall goal tally of 18 in 17 Premier League matches prompts the need for improvement, with McTominay being the top scorer with five goals, and Fernandes and Rashford as the only others with multiple goals.

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