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Manchester United icon Peter Schmeichel believes Rasmus Hojlund has all the hallmarks to become the same “kind of player” as Wayne Rooney for the Old Trafford outfit, but that could all be down to how Erik ten Hag handles the striker. United spent big on Hojlund this summer despite the Danish forward being relatively unproven at the elite level.<\/p>\n
He arrived at the club carrying an injury as well with United fans finally seeing their new No 9 in action with a cameo appearance off the bench against Arsenal before the international break. Hojlund will be expected to start for the first time for United’s home clash against Brighton.<\/p>\n
And Schmeichel believes the Old Trafford crowd are in for a treat with his compatriot likened to United great Rooney. “He\u2019s just got complete and utter unfulfilled potential and I\u2019m very excited about him at United, because I don\u2019t think we\u2019ve ever had a player like him,” he told United Review.<\/p>\n
“We\u2019ve had different players in combinations, but the closest one I can get to is Wayne Rooney. Rooney wasn\u2019t slow, but Rasmus is quick, and that\u2019s different. I\u2019m not saying Rasmus is as good as Wayne, because, my God, Wayne was so good and he achieved so much, but Rasmus could be that kind of player.”<\/p>\n
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However, Schmeichel added the onus will be on Ten Hag to unlock Hojlund’s full potential. “He\u2019s a very, very nice boy,” he added.<\/p>\n
“I\u2019ve been asked about him a lot, and the phrase I always use is that he has a lot of unfulfilled potential. There isn\u2019t a weakness in his game. There isn\u2019t a part of his game where he can\u2019t be absolutely excellent.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n “A lot of that has to come from how he handles himself, and I\u2019m absolutely sure he\u2019ll do that well, but it\u2019s also about how he\u2019s being coached. This guy is everything: he\u2019s big, strong, quick, physical, technical, tactically adept.<\/p>\n “Everything you want in a footballer, everything you want in a striker. He\u2019s got the nose, as well, of a No 9.”<\/p>\n Hojlund played in both matches for Denmark duriing the international break as they grabbed important wins over San Marino and Finland. But the 20-year-old had his minutes managed as he came off the bench in both matches.<\/p>\n
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