Rasmus Hojlund’s Struggles Continue as Manchester United Fall to Fulham in FA Cup
Rasmus Hojlund once again cut a frustrated figure during Manchester United’s FA Cup clash with Fulham at Old Trafford, as his underwhelming season shows no signs of improvement.
The Danish striker’s struggles have been a persistent theme this season, first under Erik ten Hag and now under Ruben Amorim. With just seven goals in 34 appearances, his contributions have fallen short of expectations, particularly in the Premier League, where he has managed only two goals in 22 games. Five of his goals have come in the Europa League, but that offers little solace as United continue to falter domestically. Their FA Cup campaign ended in disappointment with a penalty shootout loss to Fulham after a 1-1 draw.
At 22, Hojlund appears to lack confidence and polish, still needing to refine his technical abilities. While playing alongside an experienced striker could help his development, Amorim is grappling with the challenge of fielding a competitive starting lineup, let alone making tactical adjustments to support his struggling number nine.
Manchester United’s Attacking Woes Highlighted by Youth Potential
Hojlund’s shortcomings were thrown into sharp relief by the performance of Chido Obi-Martin against Fulham. According to data compiled by StatmanDave, the former Arsenal youth player created three big chances in just 52 minutes—a feat that took Hojlund 22 Premier League games to match.
Fans have noted the stark contrast in spatial awareness and movement between the two. Obi-Martin’s ability to find dangerous positions on the pitch has raised questions about Hojlund’s effectiveness in leading the line.
Fan Reactions and Amorim’s Response
Fans and analysts were quick to weigh in on the comparison. One observer noted Obi-Martin’s knack for disrupting backlines, while another praised his raw but promising presence on the field. The consensus seems to be that while Obi-Martin still has much to develop, he already offers more impact than Hojlund in certain aspects of the game.
When asked about potential changes to United’s attack, Amorim remained noncommittal. “Anything can happen in the next games,” he told reporters. “We need to see the opposition, feel the moment of the player physically, as we are playing a lot of games.”
As United’s attacking struggles persist, questions about Hojlund’s role and future at the club are likely to grow louder. With the team in need of solutions quickly, Amorim may have to make some tough decisions in the coming weeks.
