Rasmus Hojlund, the new Danish forward for Manchester United, has emphasized the need for unity within the team as they grapple with what he terms a “tough period” following a dispiriting 3-2 loss to Galatasaray in the Champions League at their home ground, Old Trafford.
The defeat to Galatasaray marks United’s fourth loss in their first seven Premier League matches of the season, an unprecedented struggle for the storied club. Additionally, they find themselves without any points after their initial two fixtures in the Champions League group stage.
In Tuesday’s clash against the Turkish visitors, United twice managed to take the lead, courtesy of goals from their new acquisition, Rasmus Hojlund. However, their vulnerability at the back saw them pegged back both times, ultimately conceding a late winner.
Speaking after the match, Hojlund acknowledged the importance of collective performance, stating, “Of course it’s not about the individual performance. It’s about getting the three points, and at the moment, we’re not doing well enough. We need to remember we can’t let goals go in right after we score. We’ve had a few games now where they just score after we scored.”
He added, “It’s a tough period, but we need to stick together, and that’s the only way we can get out of this period.”
While Hojlund’s performance provided a glimmer of hope for the Red Devils on an otherwise bleak night at Old Trafford, their fragile defense proved to be their Achilles’ heel. Mauro Icardi’s deft finish secured the late winner for Galatasaray, leaving Manchester United facing an arduous task to qualify from Group A.
Hojlund, only 20 years old, emphasized the urgency of the situation, saying, “We need to get some points now if we want to play in the Champions League after the group stage.” He also expressed anticipation for the upcoming fixtures against FC Copenhagen, noting his personal ties to the club, “I am looking forward to playing against them because it’s a former club, my brothers are playing there, and I have a big heart for Copenhagen. But now I play for Manchester United, and we need to secure some points from those matches.”
As the club navigates this challenging period, Manchester United’s fans and management will be eager to see if they can rally together and turn their season around.
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