As of this writing, Rasmus Hojlund is still a Manchester United player. Now that he’s joined by another young stud, fellow striker Benjamin Sesko, his future with the club appears more cloudy than ever. Sesko recently completed a big money move from RB Leipzig for £74 million. This decision has already raised the question of where Hojlund fits into the squad.
Benjamin Sesko, who is 6-foot-5, has incredible speed and upside. Back in July, Ruben Amorim, his new coach at Manchester United, made no bones about his belief in Sesko’s ability to compete. “He is prepared to start playing, but we’ll see if he’ll be starting,” said Amorim. With the Premier League opener against Arsenal fast approaching, Amorim is hopeful of Sesko’s physical clocking in just in time for their unexpected battle royale.
The arrival of Sesko has undoubtedly put a huge question mark over Hojlund staying as the long-term number 9 for the team. Having failed to hit the ground running last season, it hasn’t taken long for doubts about his long-term future at Old Trafford to arise. Recent reports have shown that he is seriously contemplating a move to AC Milan. The club intends to expedite negotiations with Manchester United on a loan agreement that would include a purchase option.
Although such speculation has circulated, Amorim has been keen to stress that Hojlund is very much a feature of the team. He’s just yet another alternative, time will tell about his future. We are focused on Arsenal. Rasmus we still have Rasmus’ loan to FC Copenhagen. Amorim added. This sentiment further illustrates Hojlund’s nascent status within the team, despite the questions that continue to linger regarding him.
Hojlund will have endured a baptism of fire during his early days with United, but is said to be physically prepared to make an impact. Amorim said that although he has not had enough time to digest his departure, he is still loyal to the club. “He hasn’t had a lot of time, [but] physically he’s ready,” said Amorim.
Sesko has landed on our shores and is being touted as the most exciting young talent to join Manchester United. This new rise could potentially reduce Hojlund’s playing time on the roster. Amorim’s expectation is that Sesko will soon become a crucial player for the club, especially after the massive investment made on him. He even made a cartoon promise to United fans that Ben will still be United’s striker for the next 10 years. Which is why we threw bagoodles of cash at a player who will build his legacy at our club.
The interplay between Hojlund and Sesko would help to define Manchester United’s attacking philosophy in the years to come. Hojlund remains extremely present at the club, engaging in training and medical as fully as possible. He’s keeping himself trained to get ready for the tough road ahead.
When Manchester United hosts Arsenal in their opener later this week, the excitement around both players will be immense. With regard to the aforementioned promise, supporters and pundits alike are waiting anxiously to see how Amorim will address his frontline situation. They’re eager to find out whether Hojlund will stake his claim from within the ranks or seek greener pastures.
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