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Manchester United loanee Rasmus Hojlund expressed delight along with his efficiency after bagging a brace to assist Napoli to a 2-0 Serie A victory over Cremonese.
Hojlund’s advantageous kind continues
Hojlund has loved a dramatic uptick in kind and fortunes since leaving United through the summer time switch window for a season-long mortgage at Napoli.
His brace towards Cremonese over the weekend took his tally for the reigning Italian champions to 6 top-flight objectives and 9 throughout all competitions.
The Dane’s two strikes in Cremona imply that he has surpassed his league purpose report for United final time period in 20 fewer matches. He’s additionally now Napoli’s high scorer in each the league and general this time period. He’s the third-highest scorer in Serie A, solely trailing Christian Pulisic and Lautaro Martinez.
After the ultimate whistle, Hojlund spoke to DAZN Italia and gave his verdict on his efficiency.
Hojlund reacts
He mentioned [as quoted by Football Italia], “It [netting a brace with his weaker right foot] doesn’t occur fairly often!”
“I’m simply proud of the consequence. 2-0 right here isn’t simple. Cremonese troubled plenty of groups this season. It was a troublesome activity, however we introduced three factors residence for Napoli.”
Requested if he’s in the most effective second of his skilled profession, Hojlund answered, “I get higher each season. Clearly, I used to be a bit youthful at Atalanta, I’ve obtained a bit extra expertise now, taking part in within the Premier League and the Champions League.”
“I’m taking part in alongside some nice gamers now, like Politano, who doesn’t get his flowers as a result of he hasn’t scored many objectives this season, however he helps the group a lot and is a high participant. He’s so necessary for us.”
Napoli boss Antonio Conte additionally hailed Hojlund’s enchancment.
Conte remarked, “Hojlund is a participant who may be very younger, he’s nonetheless solely 22 years outdated, and may enhance an amazing deal. Since he first joined us, he has already progressed to change into a dominant participant in that function, as a result of he’s beginning to perceive the proper positions to take, easy methods to defend the ball, when to come back in direction of it or again off.”
“He’s very well related with the group. In my fashion of soccer, the strikers have a vital and particular function within the general method, and he has large margin for additional enchancment.”
Hojlund’s swap to Napoli included an obligation to hitch the Partenopei completely in the event that they qualify for the Champions League.
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