Rasmus Højlund, a Danish international footballer for Manchester United, ended his Premier League goal drought by scoring his first goal after 1,026 minutes. His manager, Erik ten Hag, expressed strong belief in Højlund's ability to score goals, citing his performance in the Champions League. Ten Hag's encouragement and trust in Højlund's abilities were highlighted in various post-match interviews and statements. The goal is seen as a significant breakthrough for Højlund, with potential for more goals in the future.
🔴🇩🇰 Ten Hag on Højlund: “I trust him”. “I knew he could score of course — his goals in the UCL showed he could, also what he did as a young player in Austria and Italy”. “This goal will give him the belief he's going to score more goals from this point on”. https://t.co/yBoz1x3Z9x
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"This could mean so much to Rasmus Hojlund going forward" 👏 #MOTD @AlanShearer https://t.co/LJgbeh7fSE
Ten Hag on Hojlund: "Of course, [I had] several talks with him. I pointed out you scored for Denmark a lot, you scored in the Champions League. That demonstrated ability so believe in it and it will come. He will score more."
🔴🇩🇰 Rasmus Højlund in post-match interview: “I am the happiest man in the world right now”. https://t.co/7tgV46OQ4b
RASMUS HOJLUND 1ST PREMIER LEAGUE GOAL FOR UTD. THE BIGGEST BOXING DAY MIRACLE OF THEM ALL. https://t.co/nPWD1XGIhc
RASMUS HOJLUND!!! He has scored his first Premier League goal after 1,026 minutes without one! #MUNAVL https://t.co/wwih9gyAW2
0 goals 0 assists 14 matches The wait goes on for Rasmus Hojlund in the Premier League ⏳ Will that elusive goal finally come after Christmas? #BBCFootball #WHUMUN https://t.co/Uy3ZDSfYdt
🔴 Erik ten Hag: "I have a strong belief in Hojlund and in Rashford that they are capable of scoring a lot of goals". "Rashford, last year under me, proved he can score many goals when he's at his best. He will score many goals, I'm sure". https://t.co/ONkdJ1I5Ga
🔴🇩🇰 Ten Hag on Rasmus Højlund: “His mentality is great and he is a very good performer under stress”. “If you can score in the Champions League then you can score in the Premier League!”. https://t.co/1cvzKc3DRG