TNews - The eagerly awaited debut of Manchester United's new signing, Rasmus Hojlund, turned into a bittersweet moment for the Red Devils as they succumbed to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday evening.
Hojlund,
the Danish striker who was acquired from Atalanta for a staggering £72 million,
made his first appearance for Manchester United in the fourth week of the
Premier League. He entered the pitch as a substitute in the 67th minute,
replacing Anthony Martial, in a bid to inject fresh energy into the struggling
United side.
However,
the match didn't go as planned for Hojlund and his new team. Despite showing
glimpses of his talent with his speed, strength, and ability to hold the ball,
Manchester United was unable to overcome Arsenal's resilient defense. Declan
Rice and Gabriel Jesus scored late goals in injury time, sealing a 3-1 victory
for the Gunners.
Manchester
United's start to the season has been marked by inconsistency, with two wins
and two losses in their first four matches. Fans and pundits alike had hoped
that Hojlund's arrival would provide a much-needed boost to the team's
attacking prowess.
Former
Manchester United captain Gary Neville, who now serves as a football pundit,
had positive words to say about Hojlund's debut. Neville noted that Hojlund's
presence as a pure center-forward was something the team had been missing for a
long time.
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"Manchester
United haven't had a pure centre-forward for a long time. (Cristiano) Ronaldo
is not a classic target-man, (Anthony) Martial and (Marcus) Rashford are not
either. So, Rasmus Hojlund brings a refresher," Neville stated.
Neville
further praised Hojlund's performance, highlighting his speed, strength, and
ability to create space for other Manchester United players. He expressed
optimism that Hojlund would continue to develop and make a significant impact
on the team.
"It
looks like he will shock a lot of people. He gives a glimmer of hope for Erik
ten Hag's team," Neville added.
While
Hojlund's debut didn't result in a victory, Manchester United supporters are
holding out hope that his sharpness and aggressiveness will be key assets for
the team in future matches. The Red Devils will look to bounce back after the
September international break when they host Brighton at Old Trafford on
September 16.