Manchester United’s Rasmus Hojlund has struggled to adapt to English football, scoring one league goal in 15 games.
However, Casemiro has waxed lyrical about the Dane’s ability and his future prospects.
According to the club’s official website, the multiple Champions League winner believes others need to be careful not to put too much pressure on the youngster.
The Brazilian foreigner said: “At the end of the day, he’s just a kid, so we don’t put too much pressure on him. A lot of people think he comes in and scores about 30 goals straight away. “
The former Real Madrid player also recalled a visual moment in Hojlund’s debut when Casemiro grabbed the player and shook him, to show his appreciation for the Dane’s off-the-ball paints.
“As for the photographs you mention, I’m pleased with his attitude. The fact is that it is difficult to get into the game in a game as difficult as the games against Arsenal.
The general midfielder stressed that the striker’s arrival in the match “changed the dynamic” of the team and considered that he “contributed a lot” in his debut.
The Danish forward took to life in the Champions League like a fish to water and scored five goals despite United’s struggles and ultimate failure to qualify for the next round.
However, national football is another story, as despite many snorts, the youngster won very little of the ball and had even fewer chances.
He fluffed his lines in the limited goal scoring opportunities he has had, that is, until Boxing Day, when he netted a dramatic late winner in front of the Stretford End.
The 31-year-old had kinder words for the boy 11 years younger than him, saying: “He’s definitely betting more on every match and he’s running hard. Rasmus is a committed guy and he can’t wait to get started. “
Casemiro predicts great things for the former Atalanta striker and boldly said: “He will be a wonderful player for this club and, with the ambitions he has, he may define an era at Manchester United. “
These words will be music for United fans, who despite the striker’s lack of goals, are already a fan favourite. Hojlund will be hoping to start proving Casemiro right and find the back of the net in his first FA Cup draw against Wigan.
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