Manchester United's high-stakes gamble on Rasmus Hojlund is proving to be a duff hand so far. That's not a judgement on the player himself because how can a player be judged when he hasn't even kicked a ball?
But there lies the problem. United needed to recruit a proven goal scorer, a striker who could come in and make an immediate impact on a misfiring forward line.
But Hojlund has arrived at Old Trafford with a back injury and he is yet to be given a return date. Instead, Erik ten Hag is having to persevere with Marcus Rashford in a central role where he does not perform at his best.
Alejandro Garnacho is continuing to struggle when starting matches and Antony is yet to fulfill his massive price tag. Yet, even once Hojlund is fit, there is no promise he will be a success.