Portugal coach, Roberto Martinez has defended Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund after his show within the Crimson Devils’ FA Cup win over Wigan Athletic on Monday night time.
Recall that targets from Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes gave Man United the victory over Wigan.
Hojlund returned to Man United’s beginning XI within the FA Cup third spherical conflict in opposition to Wigan after recovering from sickness.
The Denmark worldwide had some nice alternatives to attain within the first half in opposition to the League One facet, heading an Alejandro Garnacho cross in opposition to the crossbar from shut vary.
He additionally didn’t react to a saved Marcus Rashford shot, poking broad from six yards out in opposition to the host.
The 20-year-old appeared wanting confidence in entrance of purpose in opposition to Wigan and Martinez feels the attacker is a dedicated participant.
“He’s such a dedicated participant, he provides you a lot, it could be unfair simply to guage him on targets,” Martinez stated on ITV.
“However after all he’s a quantity 9 for Manchester United there’s a giant price ticket, it’s a must to rating these targets, however he’s not doing something fallacious in these possibilities. In all probability the header he wants to have a look at the ball, however the others, in a second of confidence the ball hits you and goes at the back of the online.”