Rasmus Hoylund: Erik ten Hag praises Manchester United striker’s ‘great personality’ after win over Aston Villa
Rasmus Hejlund scored the winner as Man United came from 2-0 down to beat Aston Villa 3-2 at Old Trafford.
Alejandro Garnacho’s goal put United level after half-time, and the Danish striker scored the winning goal.
Erik ten Hag praised Hojland’s “strong character” and “big personality” in his
Erik ten Hag praised Rasmus Hojlund for beating Aston Villa from two goals down in Manchester United’s first game since Sir Jim Ratcliffe took a 25 per cent stake in the club.
Hojlund won with his first Premier League goal late in the game after Alejandro Garnacho scored twice to help United equalize at Old Trafford.
Atalanta’s £72m summer signing needed 15 appearances in this competition to reach its target.
“I pointed out that you can do it because you have scored a lot of goals for Denmark, you have also scored in the Champions League and you have shown what you are capable of.
Believe in it and it will come.
Asked if not scoring had an impact on Hojlund’s confidence, Ten Hag added: “Yes.
He has a big personality and.
.that’s what you need in a striker.
And if you keep investing, you will definitely achieve your goals.
” Finally someone has done it.
Wylund was cheered from the pitch in a scene the Old Trafford crowd had been looking forward to all season, with Ratcliffe’s investment adding to the mood of optimism.
The deal, announced on Christmas Eve, gives Ratcliffe’s INEOS company control of football operations, a change Ten Hag believes will be positive.
“I think it’s a positive thing for the club to have them step in.
They have a lot of experience at the highest level of sport, whether it’s F1, a cycling team or a football club.
They help us achieve our goals.
Ten Hag wants to build on tonight by reminding the audience how special the atmosphere is when they are moved and have something to cheer for.
That’s what I think.
Emery: Helped Old Trafford turn the tide.
Unai Emery pointed out that the influence of the crowd helped change the course of the match after his side appeared to have taken the lead at the end of the first half.
“How they conceded a goal with a mistake in midfield, the crowd changed after that, the atmosphere was much better for them, they pushed, the crowd increased.
They have very good players and the first goal The reaction afterwards was great for them.
“But we responded.
It was a very good chance for John McGinn and Leon Bailey.
” Those were important moments too.
“They have very good players and the reaction after the first goal was great for them.
“Overall, we lost the positioning we had before and maintained it in the first 60 minutes.
We lost the result tonight.
”We have to accept that we lost tonight and we have to recognize that the first half of the season was great, but it could be better.
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