Rasmus Hojlund's new manager gives verdict on Manchester United striker's performance

Denmark's new manager has urged his team to create more chances for Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund.

Hojlund picked up a hamstring injury in the opening game of the United States pre-season tour, which meant he made his first appearance of the campaign on September 21.

He came on from the bench against Crystal Palace in that game and eventually won his starting role in the side but Hojlund has scored just once in the Premier League this term.

Hojlund's only other goal came in the 3-3 draw with FC Porto in the Europa League. The 21-year-old has struggled since his return from the sidelines and failed make an impact again when he started for Denmark in the UEFA Nations League clash against Spain on Friday night.

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Hojlund had minimal touches of the ball - that has been a theme of his United performances - and was substituted for Anderlecht forward Kasper Dolberg with 10 minutes to play.

Speaking at a press conference after the game, Denmark's newly appointed manager Brian Riemer was asked about Hojlund's display and warned he must receive better service.

“I think it’s hard to rate him on that match,” said Riemer. “We met a strong team, and it is not so easy to create chances against them. I hope that we can help to serve Rasmus even better.

"Because one of the criteria for scoring goals as a striker is also that you get some chances, and after all it has to come from both the wide and central points.

“We must all make ourselves better at helping Rasmus, Kasper Dolberg, Jonas Wind, Yussuf and whoever else can play forward to get chances in the Danish national team.

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