'We've never had a player like him' - glowing Rasmus Hojlund verdict ahead of Manchester United vs Brighton
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFormer Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel believes there is no weakness to Rasmus Hojlund's game - likening the young striker to Wayne Rooney.
Hojlund looks set to make his Old Trafford debut this afternoon when United host Brighton and Hove Albion. The Danish international got 23 minutes off the bench against Arsenal before the international break, making an instant impact and playing a large part in the build up to Alejandro Garnacho's disallowed goal.
After coming through the international break unscathed - he came off the bench twice for Denmark - Hojlund is now fully fit and raring to fulfil his £72million price-tag.
And Schmeichel has given a glowing verdict of his compatriot. ALSO READ: Fernandes decision will show what United really think of Brighton ALSO READ: Ten Hag casts doubt on Sancho's United future "He’s a very, very nice boy," the former goalkeeper told MUTV. "I’ve been asked about him a lot, and the phrase I always use is that he has a lot of unfulfilled potential. "There isn’t a weakness in his game.
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