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Rasmus Hojlund's redemption! Ruben Amorim praises Man Utd striker for 'best game' since his arrival but sends warning to Dane & Harry Maguire after Athletic Club exploits

<p>Despite not getting on the scoresheet himself, Hojlund’s all-around contribution earned him a glowing review from his manager, who called it the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-player-ratings-vs-athletic-club-bruno-fernandes-alejandro-harry-maguire-casemiro/blt3fb89687d7d01bf4" target="_blank">striker’s most complete game</a> since arriving at Old Trafford.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The match saw United take a significant step towards the Europa League final with a performance few expected to be so dominant. Casemiro opened the scoring just after the half-hour mark, and minutes later, Hojlund earned a penalty which was duly converted by Bruno Fernandes. Although Hojlund failed to add to his personal goal tally, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/brilliant-harry-maguire-loves-new-nickname-man-utd-fans-stunning-wing-wizardry-europa-league-win-athletic-club/blt32e45f0911166afd" target="_blank">which now stands at nine in 47 appearances </a>in this campaign, Amorim was full of admiration for the Dane’s overall influence on the game.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>"I think it was the best game that he had with me as a coach," Amorim opined. "He helped the team a lot, he secured the ball and then made the runs, he decided quite well."</p><p>However, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ruben-amorim-warning-man-utd-athletic-club-first-leg-europa-league-semi-final/blt15c0b9b118ca82d5" target="_blank">Amorim added a note of caution,</a> emphasising that no player should rest on past achievements.</p><p>"It is a good moment for him but, like Harry [Maguire], he needs to understand that everything can change," he said. "So let’s focus on the next one. This is in the past. We have a tough job to do on Sunday and on Thursday."</p>

WHAT AMORIM SAID

<p>Though Hojlund has not delivered the volume of goals expected of a frontman at a club of United’s stature, Amorim's remarks hint at a deeper trust in the youngster's ability to fulfil the tactical requirements demanded of a modern striker. He will hope to find his scoring boots again when the Red Devils face Brentford on Sunday.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR HOJLUND?

Rasmus Hojlund's redemption! Ruben Amorim praises Man Utd striker for 'best game' since his arrival but sends warning to Dane & Harry Maguire after Athletic Club exploits | Goal.com

Ruben Amorim lavished praise on Rasmus Hojlund for the &quot;best game&quot; since his arrival at Manchester United against Athletic Club.

Rasmus Hojlund&apos;s redemption! Ruben Amorim praises Man Utd striker for &apos;best game&apos; since his arrival but sends warning to Dane &amp; Harry Maguire after Athletic Club exploits