‘I played for Man Utd – they’d be as bad with Kane as they are with Hojlund’
Robbie Savage has sensationally claimed that Manchester United wouldn’t be faring any better this season if they’d signed Harry Kane instead of Rasmus Hojlund.
Erik ten Hag’s team have been having a tough old go of things since the campaign kicked off. They’ve lost 13 matches in all competitions, were knocked out of the Champions League before Christmas and star signing Hojlund has just one Premier League goal to his name so far (the less said about their other summer signings, the better).
Kane on the other hand has been on fire for Bayern Munich. He’s blasted 25 goals in 21 matches and is on course to break Robert Lewandowski’s single-season record tally of 41. Despite all that though, Savage reckons United would still be struggling if they’d landed Kane in the summer due to the fact the team doesn’t create enough chances.
READ MORE: Man Utd were forced to shelve blockbuster deal for Harry Kane due to FFP worries
READ MORE: Rasmus Hojlund blocked out relentless stick to stop Man Utd striker losing his mind
Speaking to Planet Sport Bet, the former Red Devils youth star said: “When it comes to where Manchester United would be this season if they had signed Harry Kane, I think you have to look at how many chances they actually create for their strikers. Everybody was saying that if United signed Kane and Declan Rice then they’d be pushing for the Premier League title, however it’s important to contemplate the stats round what number of possibilities they really create.
”The strikers for United to this point this season have been Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Hojlund, and so they’ve solely obtained three league objectives between them! You need to marvel what number of possibilities Kane would really get and whether or not he’d be capable to rating as many objectives as he’s executed for Bayern Munich.
Where would Man Utd be within the Premier League proper now in the event that they’d signed Kane as a substitute of Hojlund? Let us know within the feedback part under.
(Image: Getty Images)
(Image: Getty Images)
“I think he would have been frustrated in that team with the lack of chances created,” Savage added. “I don’t think they would have been better with Kane because they’re not creating chances for their strikers anyway.”
Hojlund bagged 5 objectives in six Champions League video games this season, nevertheless it took him 15 Premier League appearances, and over 1,000 minutes of motion, to internet his first home strike. The Denmark intentional guided residence the winner in United’s thrilling comeback win over Aston Villa on Boxing Day to seal the tip a run of 4 matches with no victory or a aim.
(Image: Ryan Browne/REX/Shutterstock)
Speaking earlier than the Villa recreation, Savage backed the 20-year-old former Atalanta ahead, who has simply 40 senior aim to his identify, to return good in a United shirt. “I have sympathy for Hojlund because I think they have to create more chances for him,” he continued.
“At times, I don’t think the players in the forward areas for United get their heads up quickly enough to find that final pass. It is not all Hojlund’s fault and I’d be intrigued to see just how many chances have been created for him and how many goalscoring opportunities he has actually had. I think he’ll come good, undoubtedly.
Join the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and much extra
The Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we wish you to hitch us!
Through the app, we’ll ship you the sassiest showbiz tales, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…together with the most recent breaking information after all.
To be part of our group, all it’s important to do to hitch is click on on this hyperlink, choose ‘Join Chat’ and also you’re in!
No one will be capable to see who has join and nobody can ship messages apart from the Daily Star group. We additionally deal with our group members to competitions, particular affords, promotions, and adverts from us and our companions.
If you don’t like our group, you’ll be able to try any time you want. To depart our group click on on the identify on the prime of your display and select Exit group. If you’re curious, you’ll be able to learn our Privacy Notice.
”He’s got great potential and five goals in six games in the Champions League this season shows that he can score goals, they just have to be patient with him. However, it is very hard for people to be patient with the starting number nine at Manchester United.”