Rasmus Winther Højlund, the 20-year-old Danish forward, has overcome a challenging period since joining Manchester United this summer. Initially dubbed “007” for his 0 goals and 0 assists in his first seven Premier League games, Hojlund has emerged as a standout figure with a recent breakthrough in the Premier League.
The striker, signed for €73.9 million from Atalanta, shone in the Champions League, scoring five goals in six games, although his performance couldn’t prevent the ‘Red Devils’ from being eliminated in the Group Stage. However, he now seems to have found his rhythm in the Premier League.
After a tense wait until the 19th matchday for his first league goal, Højlund has made a spectacular turnaround. Since his debut as a scorer in the epic comeback against Aston Villa (3-2), he has scored in three consecutive matches. Furthermore, his contribution goes beyond goals, as he provided crucial assists in clashes against Tottenham and Wolverhampton.
The young Danish international has even managed to surpass a record set by Cristiano Ronaldo, becoming the youngest player to score and assist in two consecutive Premier League matches with Manchester United, at the age of 20 years and 362 days.
In the latest victory against Wolverhampton (3-4), Højlund not only scored but also assisted Rashford for the opening goal. Although he had another goal disallowed for offside, his standout performance has propelled the forward to leave behind the initial drought, now enjoying a sweet moment in the Premier League.
