Danny Murphy Critiques Man Utd Star’s Skillset, Compares Style to Darwin Nunez
Manchester United fans have had little to celebrate this season, with Erik ten Hag in charge.
Unless they win the forthcoming FA Cup Final against fierce rivals Manchester City, this season at Old Trafford will be remembered as one to forget. The Red Devils have had troubles both on and off the pitch.
There have been a few bright spots, such as youthful academy talent, but there haven’t been many standouts in Manchester United’s first-team group.
Danny Murphy, a pundit, did not mince words about one of these players, implying that he may not be what Carrington needs right now.
Rasmus Hojlund, a £64 million forward, has recently struggled for form. The Danish striker has encountered another hard period in which he is unable to find the net.
This may not be entirely his fault. United as a whole is struggling to score goals, which has resulted in some dismal Premier League games.
Murphy analysed Hojlund in a recent Daily Mail essay and is not convinced by the Atalanta player.
He says: “I’m dubious about whether Rasmus Hojlund is the world-class No 9 United need.
“There is nothing in his game that scares defenders. I contrast him to Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez, who is erratic but will do a mad bit of skill or make an aggressive dash to cause some problems for defenders.
“Hojlund is not quick, skilful or clever enough for that ‘Wow’ factor. He’s 21 and has time to develop. But right now, he is not a Champions League or Premier League-winning No 9.”
We can’t say we completely disagree. As many predicted, Hojlund is still a work in progress.
What should have happened this season is that United should have had a decent striker to rotate with the 21-year-old, but instead they have an injured Anthony Martial, forcing the Dane to start the majority of games.
It’s not his fault, and a lack of recruitment has cost them. More crucially, it has heaped blame on a player who has been pushed to perform a monumental task at Manchester United when he really shouldn’t have.
Danny Murphy Critiques Man Utd Star’s Skillset, Compares Style to Darwin Nunez
