Manchester United reject Hojlund: 5 goals and 1 assist in last 3 games, leaving was a rebirth

Manchester United is a black hole for stars, particularly for forwards. Numerous strikers lose their scoring touch at United, yet once they depart, they immediately become heroes. This summer, United brought in a new front three: Cunha, Mbomo, and Szeszko, and loaned Hojlund to Napoli. It’s this player discarded by Amolin who has been reborn at Napoli, contributing 6 goals in the last 3 matches (club and country combined), scoring 5 and assisting once.

In the early hours of October 10th Beijing time, during the third round of the European World Cup qualifiers Group C, Denmark thrashed Belarus 6-0 away, with Hojlund starring by creating 3 goals himself—2 goals and 1 assist. Including his previous 2 matches for Napoli, a 2-1 win over Genoa and a 2-1 victory against Sporting Lisbon, Hojlund scored once and then a brace. This means in his last 3 games (club and country), Hojlund has been involved in 6 goals—an explosive form that makes it seem like Manchester United let go of a future legend.

Meanwhile, Ronaldo’s aquarium metaphor gains more weight. Manchester United needs to reflect seriously on what kind of coaches they are hiring, and why players become stars only after leaving. United gathers stars but loses them like scattered stars in the sky. The club’s leadership must deeply reconsider their approach.