Soccer-Man United's Ten Hag backs Hojlund to break Premier League duck


Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Manchester United - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - December 17, 2023 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag before the match REUTERS/Molly Darlington/File Photo

(Reuters) - Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund has yet to score in the Premier League but manager Erik ten Hag is backing the Danish striker to break his duck even as the team continue to struggle in front of goal.

Hojlund was signed in the close season for a reported fee of 72 million pounds ($91.61 million) from Atalanta after he netted 16 goals last season.

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