Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund will score as many goals as Man City’s Erling Haaland, says Lee Sharpe.
Former Manchester United winger Lee Sharpe likened Hojlund to Haaland after his recent run of scoring goals in six consecutive Premier League matches and he reckons the 21-year-old will score as many goals as the City star this season.
It is no secret that the Denmark international struggled early on in the season to have an impact at his new club, but he is now scoring goals for fun in the Premier League.
Speaking to LiveScore, Sharpe states that if Hojlund’s teammates can provide the same level of service he will score all sorts of goals and give them comparable numbers to the Norwegian.
“One of the things Haaland has is this aggression, no compromising. He just goes for everything.
“And I think if Hojlund can have that in his locker, he can score just as many. He’s got as much ability.
“A striker needs chances created for him and at City, they create lots for Haaland. “If United can do the same then I think with the goal-to-chance ratios they have, his goal record would probably work out just as good.”
Sharpe added: “I would say it was inevitable that he’d start scoring like he is. It’s just been a matter of feeding him.
“We saw with a chested goal at Luton, another goal where he’s dropped inside and hit it from the edge of the box. He’s got all sorts of goals in him.
“It’s a lonely role at times up there on his own but if you can get the ball into him in the box, he’s a natural poacher and he’ll score bundles.”
Meanwhile, it would be fair to say Haaland has been in good form this season too. Maybe not as lethal as last season but that could change.
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