‘That says it all’ – Rio Ferdinand criticises Manchester United star despite Fulham win
‘That says it all’ – Rio Ferdinand criticises Manchester United star despite Fulham win
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Rio Ferdinand criticised Rasmus Hojlund’s performance in Manchester United’s much-needed Premier League victory over Fulham. Neither side reached their top levels at Craven Cottage but United secured a 1-0 win thanks to Lisandro Martinez’s deflected strike in the 78th-minute.
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Manchester United have endured a dismal run in the Premier League but won two games this week following a 2-1 victory over Rangers in the Europa League on Thursday night. Few United players impressed in west London but Ferdinand was especially frustrated by the performance of striker Hojlund, who was subbed off on the hour mark after an underwhelming display.
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Manchester United spent over £70m to sign Hojlund from Atalanta in 2023 but the Danish striker has only scored two league goals this season. When told by TNT Sports presenter Lynsey Hipgrave that Hojlund was dispossessed ten times in the first half, United legend Ferdinand said: ‘That says it all.
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‘I would be surprised if he wasn’t getting a few fingers pointed at him in the changing room at half-time. ‘Hold the ball up, keep the ball, you’re the platform for us to get up the pitch, far too often he’s too loose on the ball. ‘He doesn’t do things quick enough, the amount of turnovers he’s had today… as I said, I’d be surprised if the players weren’t having a word with him.
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