Scoring a brace against Amorim’s former club, the ex-Man United star received high praise from the Italian media.

Rasmus Hojlund recently dazzled with a brace that helped Napoli defeat Sporting Lisbon — Ruben Amorim’s former club — 2-1. The striker, loaned from Man United, received special acclaim from the Italian media.

Hojlund: Out of favor at Man United, reborn at Napoli

Previously, his stint at Manchester United did not bring much happiness to the Danish striker. He had scored 9 goals in 32 Serie A appearances for Atalanta before moving to the Premier League. However, after a disappointing season at Old Trafford, Hojlund was allowed to leave on loan as Man United had just signed three new attacking players: Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo.

Hojlund’s new club is Napoli, where he reunited with former teammate Scott McTominay. Last season, McTominay played a crucial role in helping the southern club win their fourth Scudetto. The English midfielder was even named Serie A’s Most Valuable Player last season and is now a favorite among Italian fans.