Former Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund has become Denmark's Erling Haaland following his turnaround in form, according to national team manager Brian Riemer. Hojlund scored 16 goals for Napoli last season, leading to a permanent move to Italy, and has scored twice this term. He has also scored three goals in four appearances for Denmark, including a winning penalty against Wales.
Riemer's praise
"Rasmus Hojlund has taken the throne," Riemer told TV2 Sport. "The Norwegians may not think he is Erling Haaland, but he is for us. I just have to give him huge praise for what he delivers."
Teammate Rasmus Kristensen has also praised Hojlund, saying he is in the best form of his career. "I have never seen him better," Kristensen said. "In all four games he has delivered significant and fantastic performances for us. He is a monster."
Hojlund's response
Hojlund explained his penalty technique after the Wales match: "I have tried to train on my penalty, and I think that it is important as an attacker to be good at it. It is a responsibility I would like to have on me, so I have trained on it."
On his senior role with Denmark, he added: "I have some personality, and I want to share what I have. My age speaks against me a bit, but I have played at the biggest venues, in the biggest stadiums, and I have been to a final round. I am ready to take on that role and keep putting in the work."
Hojlund joined Manchester United for £72m from Atalanta and scored 26 goals in 95 appearances before joining Napoli, initially on loan, with the move later made permanent at a considerable loss.
